Achillea Creme de la Creme

Achillea (yarrow) 'Crème de la Crème,' a highlight of the Rainbow series, brings an effortless elegance to UK gardens with its creamy, flat-topped blooms. Standing at around 60-70 cm tall, this perennial dazzles from late spring well into early autumn, with clusters of flowers that create a soft, cloud-like canopy above lush, ferny green foliage.

Perfectly suited to British climates, it’s an adaptable, hardy choice for borders, cottage gardens, or as a refined accent in white-themed designs. What truly sets 'Crème de la Crème' apart is its appeal to pollinators – bees and butterflies are drawn to its flowers, enhancing the garden’s charm and biodiversity.

Thriving in sunny spots with moderate moisture, this yarrow is not only visually stunning but also easy to care for, providing a long-lasting, graceful display season after season. A choice that more than lives up to its name, 'Crème de la Crème' brings both calm and sophistication to outdoor spaces.

For Achillea 'Crème de la Crème,' it's best to plant about 5-7 bare root plants per square metre to create a dense, full display. This spacing allows each plant enough room to spread while ensuring a visually impactful, cohesive look as they grow and bloom throughout the season.

This variety is part of the 'Rainbow' series. This series features a range of Achillea millefolium hybrids known for their vibrant colors and improved garden performance.

Botanical name: Achillea millefolium 'Creme de la Creme'
The common name for Achillea is yarrow
Supplied as bare root plants
Flower colour: Creamy yellow
Plant size: 1
Blooms: July-September
Sunlight: Full sun
Established height: 60-70cm
Established spread: 45-60cm
Life cycle: Perennial
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Years to establish: 2-3 years
Plant spacing: 5-7 plants per m2
Easy to grow
Scented: No
Attracts Wildlife: Butterflies, Bees, Birds, Pollinators
Dispatch: Early Spring (Mid March/April)