How to prune achillea 'terracotta'

Deadhead June–September; full cutback autumn or early spring. Cut individual flower stems to a side-shoot once faded. At season's end, shear the plant to 10 cm. Divide congested clumps by lifting and separating healthy outer growth in spring.

Deadhead as needed through summer; cutback annually; divide every 2–3 years. Achillea 'Terracotta' delivers long-lasting flowers that age attractively, so deadheading is optional but prolongs the display. Cut spent stems back to a lateral bud to encourage repeat flushes. Shear the whole plant to its low rosette in autumn or early spring. Divide every 2–3 years to prevent the centre dying out.

Cut individual flower stems to a side-shoot once faded. At season's end, shear the plant to 10 cm. Divide congested clumps by lifting and separating healthy outer growth in spring.