Achillea ‘Paprika’ is a stunning perennial that brings bold, fiery red and orange blooms to your garden all summer and autumn long. With its compact, bushy habit and minimal care needs, it’s perfect for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance plant that delivers vibrant colour and attracts pollinators. Whether used in borders, containers, or wildflower meadows, ‘Paprika’ adds both beauty and excitement to any outdoor space.
Why Grow Achillea ‘Paprika’?
Vibrant Red-Orange Blooms – The fiery red and orange flowers of ‘Paprika’ create a bold, eye-catching display that adds warmth and excitement to any garden.
Compact & Bushy Habit – With its tidy, mound-forming growth, ‘Paprika’ is perfect for the front of borders, containers, or smaller gardens, providing a bold splash of colour without becoming invasive.
Long-Blooming – The flowers appear in early summer and continue to bloom through autumn, bringing months of beautiful colour to your garden.
Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – Fully hardy in the UK, ‘Paprika’ is pest-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and thrives with minimal care, making it ideal for busy gardeners.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for sunny borders or lightly shaded areas. It thrives in warm, sunny spots but can tolerate some shade during the hottest parts of the day.
Soil: Best in well-drained soil, including sandy or gravelly soils. It is tolerant of dry conditions once established, but will perform best with consistent moisture during its growing season.
Watering: Water regularly when newly planted, but once established, Achillea ‘Paprika’ is drought-tolerant and requires little maintenance. Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent waterlogging.
Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and to keep the plant tidy throughout the growing season.
- Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and maintain a neat appearance.
- Divide clumps every few years to prevent overcrowding and promote plant vigour.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Achillea ‘Paprika’ pairs beautifully with other bold, warm-toned perennials like Echinacea, Gaillardia, and Coreopsis, creating a fiery, sun-drenched display. For a contrasting look, combine with cooler-toned flowers like Lavender, Salvia, or Nepeta, where the vibrant red and orange tones of ‘Paprika’ will pop against the cooler hues. It also works well with ornamental grasses, such as Miscanthus or Pennisetum, adding texture and movement to your garden design. ‘Paprika’ is ideal for creating dynamic borders, adding a punch of colour to meadows, or as a standout feature in containers.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
