What it is: Achillea millefolium ‘Apricot Delight’ (Zones 4 to 8) and Achillea millefolium ‘Wonderful Wampee’ (Zones 4 to 8). Two new yarrow plants from the Tutti Frutti series of Achillea from Blooms of Bressingham.

Where to find it: Local garden centers; see Blooms of Bressingham store locator at www.bobna.com/wheretobuy/index.asp. Available online at www.gardencrossings.com.

What I thought: ‘Apricot Delight’ and ‘Wonderful Wampee’ yarrow are two of my favorite new perennials. I have always loved yarrow, but these new plants look like little jewels and add a touch of glamour to my garden. ‘Apricot Delight’ is like a chameleon—its colors constantly change through a range of pink shades, from pale apricot to near red. I love its delicate, fernlike leaves. ‘Wonderful Wampee’ produces flowers that open to a rich pink, then turn to an apple-blossom blush. The flowers started blooming in midsummer and they bloomed like crazy all season into fall. I used cut yarrow in fresh-cut flower arrangements and spiced up my fall containers with dried yarrow. Both plants love the heat, thrive in full sun, and will grow up to 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. I watered them regularly because last year was their first year in the garden, but once they are established they will be able to tolerate some drought.

—Gail Johnson, managing editor, Gardening How-To