About

Achillea sibirica subsp. camschatica 'Love Parade' is a vertical, clump-forming perennial that reaches approximately 60 cm in height. It features slender, dark green leaves with serrated edges and produces flat clusters of pale pink blooms from early summer through early autumn.

About the genus

Achillea consists of perennial plants that can grow in a mat-forming or upright habit. These mostly herbaceous species feature leaves that may be aromatic, either pinnately divided or simple with serrated edges. The plants produce flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flower heads.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H7

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates poor, dry soil
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or divide in spring
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews