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: Vibrant coral-pink, softens over time

• Climate tolerance: Heat and frost-tolerant

• Water needs: Low once established

• Maintenance: Low

Why You’ll Love It

Achillea ‘The Beacon’ is a bold and uplifting yarrow, prized for its vibrant coral-pink flower heads held on strong, upright stems. The richly coloured blooms create eye-catching blocks of colour above finely textured foliage, bringing warmth and energy to perennial borders and meadow-style plantings.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for the best colour and flowering

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

• Water during establishment, then sparingly once established

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering

• Cut back stems in late summer or autumn to refresh growth

• Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour