Overview
Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple' 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 and wildlife gardens.
About
Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Achillea genus, known for its mat-forming or upright habit and aromatic, pinnately divided or serrated leaves. This evergreen cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing, exposed sites. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, with a pH range from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for cottage, informal, gravel, and wildlife gardens, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation is 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
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple'
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple'?
Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple' need?
Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple' 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 moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple' hardy in the UK?
Achillea millefolium 'Raspberry Ripple' 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 'Raspberry Ripple'?
Propagate by division in spring.
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- Achillea vermicularis
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