Achillea 'Credo'

Perennial Shrub | Soft creamy-yellow flowers | Full sun | Frost & drought tolerant

Quick Facts

  • Mature size: Approx. 700–900mm high x 600–700mm wide

  • Position: Full sun

  • Foliage: Soft, ferny grey-green leaves

  • Flowering: Late spring to summer

  • Flower colour: Soft creamy-yellow, ageing to pale tones

  • Climate tolerance: Heat and frost-tolerant

  • Water needs: Low once established

  • Maintenance: Low

Why You’ll Love It

Achillea ‘Credo’ is a beautiful, reliable yarrow prized for its soft, creamy-yellow flower heads and strong, upright habit. Its gentle colouring works well with both bold and pastel palettes, pairing especially well with ornamental grasses and flowering perennials. Long-flowering and resilient, ‘Credo’ provides structure and bright colour throughout the warmer months.

Planting & Care Tips

  • Plant in full sun for best flowering and compact growth

  • Prefers well-drained soil; avoid overly rich or wet conditions

  • Water during establishment, then minimally once established

  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming

  • Cut back stems in late summer or autumn to refresh the plant

  • Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour