Overview
Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' 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 millefolium 'Fire King' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Achillea genus, belonging to the Asteraceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south-facing, east-facing, or west-facing aspects, even in exposed locations. It prefers well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Fire King' is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders or beds. Propagation is best achieved 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 millefolium 'Fire King' 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 millefolium 'Fire King'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achillea millefolium 'Fire King'?
Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' need?
Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' 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 millefolium 'Fire King' hardy in the UK?
Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' 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 millefolium 'Fire King'?
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