Achillea 'Fleur van Zonneveld' — Upright, mat-forming

Overview

Achillea 'Fleur van Zonneveld' is a plant with a upright, mat-forming habit in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with feathery, aromatic foliage. Achillea 'Fleur van Zonneveld' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, wildflower meadows and wildlife gardens.

About

Achillea 'Fleur van Zonneveld' is an Achillea cultivar with an upright, mat-forming habit and feathery, aromatic foliage. It flowers from June to September. Plant it in full sun on neutral, well-drained loam in a south-facing, sheltered position; it is fully hardy in UK gardens (H7).

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 'Fleur van Zonneveld' is a cultivar in the Asteraceae family that combines an upright, mat-forming habit with fine, feathery aromatic leaves. Flowering runs from June to September, providing a sustained display through the summer months. Choose a full-sun site on a neutral loam that drains freely and faces south; shelter from prevailing winds where possible. The plant is rated H7, meaning it is fully hardy for UK conditions, so it does not require winter protection once established. Good drainage is important—avoid heavy, waterlogged ground—and a sheltered aspect reduces wind damage to the flowerheads. Use Achillea 'Fleur van Zonneveld' in mixed borders, cottage-style beds, wildflower meadows and wildlife gardens where its low, mat-forming habit helps fill gaps and its foliage contributes scent. Position it where the June–September flowering period will be visible from paths or seating areas. The feathery, aromatic leaves remain noticeable after the flowers have faded, adding a tactile and scented layer to planting schemes.