Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage™ Red’ 

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Most Climates (USDA Zones 4–9) 

Size: 12–16" Tall × 12–16" Spread 

Growth Habit: Compact, Upright, Clumping Habit 

Sunlight: Thrives in Full Sun 

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor or Rocky Soils 

Water Needs: Low Water Needs Once Established; Drought Tolerant 

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer 

Fertilizer: Light Feeding in Spring; Avoid Excess Fertility 

Features: Vibrant Red Blooms, Fine Textured Foliage, Strong Stems, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly 

Uses: Ideal for Borders, Perennial Beds, Pollinator Gardens, Containers, and Cut Flowers

Patent: ✔ Patented 

Plant Patent: PP23,559 

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Achillea Growth & Care Guide for full care details.

More About Achillea ‘New Vintage™ Red’ (Yarrow)

New Vintage™ Red is the Yarrow that finally changed my mind about red Yarrows. For years, I avoided them because so many would start out strong and then fade to washed-out pinks or rusty tones once the heat set in. New Vintage™ Red one doesn’t do that. From the moment it opens, the color stays rich and true, even as summer pushes on, and that alone makes it stand out in the garden. The blooms sit in tidy, flat clusters, held well above the foliage without feeling top-heavy. The color has weight to it, but the plant itself never feels overpowering. It has presence without stealing the show from what’s planted around it, which is harder to achieve than it sounds.

What really impressed me over time is the way ‘New Vintage™ Red’ holds its shape. Older Yarrows have a habit of stretching or flopping, especially in fertile soil. That reliability is something I see across the New Vintage™ Series as a whole. Because of that, I’ve found it fits beautifully in smaller gardens, along walkways, and even in containers where older Yarrows would have been too rough or unruly.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our testing grounds here in the Upstate of South Carolina, ‘New Vintage™ Red’ has been consistently dependable. It takes heat, humidity, and dry stretches in stride, and we don’t have to baby it to keep it looking good. Even in Summers when other red-flowering perennials start to lose their edge, this one keeps its color and its form. Pollinators find it quickly—bees and butterflies are regular visitors—but it also works surprisingly well in more structured plantings where a tighter habit matters.

Customers often comment on how “polished” it looks, which always makes me smile because Yarrow hasn’t historically had that reputation. New Vintage™ Red feels intentional in a way older varieties never really did. It’s the kind of plant that behaves itself, holds its color, and earns its space year after year—which is exactly what I want when I’m recommending something with confidence.

New Vintage™ Red vs. Other Yarrows

Within the New Vintage™ Series itself, New Vintage™ Violet offers a similarly compact habit but reads cooler and more subdued, making New Vintage™ Red the stronger choice when bold contrast or focal color is desired. New Vintage™ Terracotta, by contrast, leans warm and earthy, with softer copper tones. Taken together, those differences make New Vintage™ Red the strongest choice when bold contrast or true focal color is the goal.

When placed alongside yellow standards such as Moonshine, the contrast is largely one of design intent. Moonshine excels as an airy, silvery-foliaged landscape filler with a softer, more diffuse presence, while New Vintage™ Red delivers concentrated, high-impact color in a smaller footprint. Compared to refined white selections like Peter Cottontail, which emphasize delicacy and restraint, New Vintage™ Red brings structure and intensity without sacrificing control. New Vintage™ Red stands out as the best red Yarrow available today—compact, reliable, and unapologetically vibrant.