Achillea chrysocoma 'Grandiflora'

Achillea chrysocoma 'Grandiflora'

This tall flowering perennial is truly unique with its feathery pale green leaves and clump forming, spreading habit. Throughout the summer, it produces large flat flower heads adorned with masses of creamy white flowers and a striking yellow center.

These flower heads, described by Graham Stuart Thomas as 'The flower heads of Achilleas are flat, close and solid arrays of tiny daisy flowers, mostly without ray petals. They are borne on stiff stems, last a long time in flower and are excellent for cutting and drying for winter.'

Standing at an easily maintained height of 2.5m and spreading to 50cm, this plant is a standout in any garden. Its foliage is a lovely feathery, pale green colour and the flowers are a stunning creamy white with yellow centers. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy, loam, clay, and chalk. This hardy perennial is also semi-evergreen, with a tuft of foliage that stays over winter.

• Height: Easily maintained to 2.5m
• Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Foliage Colour: Feathery, pale green
• Flower Colour: Creamy white with yellow centers
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, clay, chalk
• Position: Full Sun 
• Hardiness: Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H7 (down to -20)
• Type: Semi-Evergreen, a tuft of foliage stays over winter

Achillea is a useful genus with many garden-worthy plants, most of which come from the species millefolium. These plants are generally clump forming with a slow spreading habit and narrow, feathery leaves. The flat, clustered heads of flowers appear in June and come in a range of colours from pink to red and purple, each with a yellow center. Native to Europe, West Asia, and the Himalayas, Achillea is also naturalized in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, often found in meadows and dry grassy places.

Achillea pairs well with many other garden plants, especially Alchemilla mollis, Salvia nemorosa, Echinacea purpurea, and soft grasses like Stipa tenuissima. It truly shines in prairie plantings and will have multiple flowerings if trimmed regularly. Drought tolerant and not too picky about soil, this plant is happy in poorer soils but will grow in any type. Choose from a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot when ordering.