Achillea millefolium | Candy Floss Floret’s farm Annabelle flowers on new wood

Annabelle flowers on new wood so pruning needs to happen late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous growth

A showy plant with an upright silhouette that adds texture

Attractive to butterflies and bees this Globe Thistle is easily divided every 3 to 4 years

These plants form a large clump that is normally taller rather than wide

Asters are valued as they also make an excellent cut flower and are a must for planting if you are trying to attract both birds and butterflies to your garden

Achillea millefolium | Candy Floss Floret’s farm Annabelle flowers on new woodAs the name suggests, Achillea millefolium "Candyfloss" has tones of pink that fade to a very pale pink mauve as they age. You can't go past Achilleas as a must have plant in a cottage garden, naturalistic and wildflower garden, but they look equally stunning in your perennial border. A must have for lovers of bees and butterflies to their garden. A flower arrangers dream flower given the mosaic of colours in one flower as well as the longevity in a