Achillea millefolium | Red Velvet Yarrow Lasts well in a vase

Lasts well in a vase and will happily self-sow - no cottage garden would be complete without it

Easily divided to provide you with new plants

Physostegia virginiana has square stems with beautiful white tubular flower spikes and is a perfect choice for the middle of your perennial border in either full sun or partial shade

these lovely Hares will last the distance of time ageing to a beautifully rusted patina

but a layer of mulch to retain moisture is always appreciated

Achillea millefolium | Red Velvet Yarrow Lasts well in a vaseAchillea millefolium "Red Velvet" has clusters of velvety red flowers that are approximately 10cm in diameter. You can't go past Achilleas as a must have plant in a cottage garden, naturalistic and wildflower garden, but they look equally stunning in your perennial border. Loved by bees and butterflies, as well as being a flower arrangers dream flower given the mosaic of colours in one flower as well as their longevity in a vase. Easy care and drought