Achillea Desert Eve Deep Rose: A Gorgeous Heat-Tolerant Yarrow

Desert EveTM Deep Rose Yarrow is a beautiful herbaceous perennial with fern-like, silver-sage-green leaves and deep rose flowers that fade to a range of pastel pinks. Deep Rose is a type that blooms earlier and will keep flowering in your sunny garden until late summer. Yarrows are good choices for low maintenance gardens. Deer will avoid them and they are drought tolerant once roots are established.

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Achillea Desert Eve Deep Rose is a stunning herbaceous perennial in the yarrow family prized for its vibrant deep pink blooms and excellent heat and drought tolerance. This compact, early-blooming variety brightens sunny gardens with long-lasting color and carefree performance.

Overview of Achillea Desert Eve Deep Rose

  • Botanical Name – Achillea millefolium ‘Desderos’
  • Common Name – Desert Eve Deep Rose Yarrow
  • Hardiness – Zones 4-9
  • Mature Size – 14-18 inches tall and wide
  • Flower Color – Deep pink
  • Bloom Time – Early summer to fall

Key Features of This Decorative Yarrow

Some of the notable features that make Achillea Desert Eve Deep Rose such a garden standout include

  • Vibrant deep pink blooms – Large, flat-topped flower clusters provide vivid color from early summer well into fall. The dark pink flowers contrast nicely with the fern-like silvery foliage.

  • Excellent heat tolerance – This yarrow thrives with hot and dry summer conditions. The colorful blooms persist even in sweltering heat.

  • Early flowering – One of the first yarrows to bloom in early summer extending the season.

  • Compact, mounded form – Grows in a tidy, dense clump around 1.5 feet tall and wide, working well in containers.

  • Deer and rabbit resistant – The aromatic foliage deters browsing by deer and rabbits.

  • Drought tolerant – Needs little watering or irrigation once established.

  • Attracts pollinators – The nectar-rich flowers draw in butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.

How to Grow and Care for Desert Eve Deep Rose Yarrow

Achillea Desert Eve Deep Rose thrives with a minimum of care. Follow these simple growing tips:

  • Sun exposure – Grow in full sun for the most prolific flowering. Light shade is tolerated.

  • Soil – Average, well-draining soil is ideal. Sandy or rocky soils are fine. Avoid rich, wet soils.

  • Watering – Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly first year and then only occasionally when dry.

  • Fertilizer – Little to no fertilizer needed in fertile garden soil. Use a balanced organic formula if desired.

  • USDA zones – Hardy in zones 4-9. Often survives winters even colder with mulch protection.

  • Propagation – Start new plants from seed or divide mature clumps in spring.

  • Pruning – Shear off spent blooms to encourage reblooming. Cut back by half after main flush of flowers.

Where to Plant Desert Eve Deep Rose in the Landscape

The cheery pink flowers and compact habit of Achillea Desert Eve Deep Rose make it versatile in both beds and containers:

  • Borders and beds – Use as an edging plant or massed in drifts among grasses and perennials. Combines well with rudbeckia, sedum, lavender and other sun-loving plants.

  • Rock gardens – Excellent addition to fill gaps among boulders and stones with mounds of color.

  • Pollinator gardens – This yarrow attracts multitudes of beneficial pollinating insects. Plant en masse for them.

  • Containers – Plant in pots and window boxes flanking entryways or on patios. Pairs well with succulents, verbena, fountain grass and trailing plants.

  • Xeriscapes – Ideal choice for low-water gardens and landscapes in dry, hot climates. Needs minimal irrigation once established.

If you’re seeking an easy-care perennial that delivers vivid color even in sweltering midsummer heat, Achillea Desert Eve Deep Rose is a top choice suited to many landscape uses.

Customer Reviews Based on 7 reviews

The color is fantastic L

This is the third year I have ordered from you and am very happy. Everything comes quickly and looks great. I will definitely order again. C.

Plant arrived healthy as can be! C

Received very fast and in good condition. Just a few minor broken branches and blooms. Nothing not to be expected coming through the mail…I would definitely order through them again. B.

Healthy and blooming! I love this business. Only order from them. D

Beautiful colors, healthy, and so far so good!

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