Overview
Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety' are cultivars of the Achillea genus, belonging to the Asteraceae family. These clump-forming perennials have deciduous foliage and thrive in full sun, ideally in south, east, or west-facing aspects with exposure to open conditions. They prefer well-drained soils including chalk, loam, or sand, and can tolerate a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, they are suitable for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, wildlife gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation is best done by division in spring.
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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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Achillea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety'?
Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety' need?
Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety' hardy in the UK?
Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' and 'Parkers' Variety'?
Division in spring.
More in the Achillea genus
- Achillea 'Pomegranate'
- Achillea 'Terracotta'Yarrow
- Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'
- Achillea vermicularis
- Achillea 'Apricot Delight'
- Achillea 'Fleur van Zonneveld'
- Achillea 'Inca Gold'Yarrow
- Achillea Filipendulina ex Kyrgyzstan