Yarrow | Achillea 'Cloth of Gold'
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Achillea 'Cloth of Gold'
- With flowers like these, is it any wonder that 'Cloth of Gold' is among the most popular achillea varieties? Sporting brilliant golden florets that act like must-visit landing pads for passing bees, this yarrow lights up the garden wherever it's found.
- Growing up to 1.8m tall, this sturdy variety makes an excellent choice for the back of borders and for less formal, prairie-style planting schemes.
- Yarrow plants such as this one are renowned for their use as dried flowers; they're ideal for both bouquets and arrangements, as well as making a highly-ornamental piece of standalone decor.
- Achillea plants fall under the RHS's Plants for Pollinators categorisation, indicating its appeal to pollinating insects like bees, butterflies and moths.
- 'Cloth of Gold' is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, signifying its high-performance in British gardens.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Yarrow 'Cloth of Gold' is drought-tolerant and does well in 30 cm pots, thriving even when temperatures reach 30°C.
How big does it get?
Yarrow typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Yarrow requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Yarrow prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Yarrow is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Yarrow generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Achillea 'Cloth of Gold' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C, making it hardy throughout the entire UK.
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