Overview
Achillea 'Hella Glashoff' is a plant with a clump forming, bushy habit in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen foliage. Achillea 'Hella Glashoff' 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, prairie planting, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Achillea 'Hella Glashoff' is a clump-forming, bushy cultivar of the Achillea genus, known for its semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Suitable for a range of garden settings such as cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, prairie plantings, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, it also makes an excellent choice for cut flowers. This hardy plant is fully winter hardy in the UK (H7) and can be propagated by seed or 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, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Achillea 'Hella Glashoff' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Achillea 'Hella Glashoff'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achillea 'Hella Glashoff'?
Achillea 'Hella Glashoff' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Achillea 'Hella Glashoff' need?
Achillea 'Hella Glashoff' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Achillea 'Hella Glashoff' hardy in the UK?
Achillea 'Hella Glashoff' 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 'Hella Glashoff'?
Seed, 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