Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' — perennial

Overview

Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' is a perennial in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family. Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens, wildflower gardens and pollinator gardens.

About

A cultivar of Achillea, Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' carries the genus's frilly, aromatic leaves and flat-topped clusters of small flowers. Its bloom period runs from June to September. The flowerheads attract a wide range of insects and sit above the foliage on erect stems.

About the genus

Achillea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The plants typically have frilly leaves and are known colloquially as yarrows, although this common name usually refers to A. millefolium.

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In the garden

Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' is a named selection within the genus Achillea, a member of the Asteraceae. The genus is native primarily to Eurasia and North America and its members typically show frilly, often hairy, aromatic foliage with large, flat clusters of small flowers at stem tips. Flower colour across the genus ranges from white and yellow to orange, pink or red, and the blooms are visited by many insects under a generalised pollination system. For gardeners, the plant presents a summer display from June to September and functions as a reliable nectar source for pollinators. Allow the flat-topped flowerheads to remain visible above surrounding plants so insects can access them easily. Situate it where its floral display can be appreciated through the summer months alongside other summer-flowering perennials or in an informal meadow mix; its architectural flower clusters provide a different silhouette to spike and mound-forming neighbours. The extended June–September flowering window makes Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' useful for sustaining insect activity across the core summer season.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Achillea

Sunlight: full sun
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
Soil moisture: dry to medium
Aspect: south-facing
Exposure: open
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, rock gardens, wildflower gardens, pollinator gardens
Fragrance: aromatic foliage

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established; avoid overwatering
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming; cut back after flowering to maintain shape
Propagation: division, cuttings

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'?

Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established; avoid overwatering.

Where is the best place to plant Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'?

Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' prefers full sun. It suits open positions.

What soil does Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' need?

Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.

How do I prune Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'?

Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming; cut back after flowering to maintain shape.

Is Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' hardy in the UK?

Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'?

Division, cuttings.

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