Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Archive Achilleas make a fantastic addition

Achilleas make a fantastic addition to the cottage garden

Flowering in late summer these lovely white flowers almost look a bit like an Antirrhinum or SnapDragon

From wing to wing he measures a smidge over 19cm

If you are wanting to achieve a quick ground cover then you would look to space plants about 15cm apart

Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Archive Achilleas make a fantastic additionCentaurea macrocephala is magnificent perennial that is actually a member of the thistle family. It has beautiful bright yellow shaggy flowers that are held on tall stems that will make a strong vertical statement positioned towards the back of your border. Beneficial insects, bees, and birds all love this flower. This is also definitely for the Flower Farmer out there, as freshly cut blooms will last up to 5 days. Cut the flowers early in the morning