Achillea 'New Vintage Violet'

Achillea 'New Vintage Violet': Compact Colour with Cottage Garden Charm

Vivid, compact, and long blooming, Achillea 'New Vintage Violet' offers a punch of rich purple in a tidy, upright form. Its flat-topped flower clusters bloom from early to late summer, providing bold colour and pollinator appeal with minimal maintenance. Finely textured green foliage forms a neat clump, adding softness and structure to borders, containers, and small-space plantings. With its deer resistance, drought tolerance, and extended bloom season, this modern yarrow delivers cottage garden charm in a garden-friendly size.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 70 cm
• Spread: 25 cm, compact and upright
• Flower Colour: Vibrant violet-purple in broad, flat clusters
• Flowering Period: Early to late summer; excellent rebloom with deadheading
• Foliage: Finely divided, green, fern-like foliage; aromatic and soft-textured
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, gravelly, or average conditions

Uses and Benefits: 'New Vintage Violet' is ideal for sunny borders, cottage-style plantings, and wildlife gardens where space is at a premium. Its vibrant blooms attract bees and butterflies, while the compact habit fits seamlessly into containers, narrow beds, or formal designs. Whether used as a bold accent or in repetition, it offers season-long impact with little care. Also excellent as a cut flower—fresh or dried—for long-lasting arrangements.

Companion Plants: Pair 'New Vintage Violet' with Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' for a deep-hued, pollinator-friendly pairing. Add Nepeta 'Walker's Low' for soft, flowing texture and complementary lavender-blue blooms. Brighten the composition with Achillea 'Moonshine', whose lemon-yellow flowers provide a striking contrast and extend the colour palette beautifully.

Care Instructions: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots; afterward, allow soil to dry between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering and maintain a tidy look. Cut back in fall or early spring, and divide every 2–3 years in spring to preserve vigour and compact form. Avoid overly rich soils to prevent floppiness.

History: Part of Darwin Perennials’ New Vintage series, 'New Vintage Violet' was bred for compact size, saturated colour, and strong reblooming. A modern cultivar of Achillea millefolium, it retains the toughness and pollinator value of its wild origins while offering improved garden performance and visual appeal.

Final Thoughts: Bright, compact, and beautifully balanced, Achillea 'New Vintage Violet' brings rich colour and reliable blooms to sunny spaces. It’s a natural choice for water-wise gardens, pollinator beds, and anywhere you want bold impact in a manageable form.