Overview
Achillea x huteri is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Achillea, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Achillea x huteri 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 x huteri is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Achillea in the Asteraceae family. It features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun, making it suitable for east-, south-, or west-facing aspects, even in exposed locations. This cultivar grows well in a variety of soil types, including chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained to well-drained conditions across acid, alkaline, or neutral pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for cottage, informal, gravel, and wildlife gardens, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is best done 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 x huteri 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 x huteri
- 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 x huteri?
Achillea x huteri prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Achillea x huteri need?
Achillea x huteri 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 x huteri hardy in the UK?
Achillea x huteri 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 x huteri?
Propagate by division in spring.
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More in the Achillea genus
- Achillea 'Pomegranate'
- Achillea 'Terracotta'Yarrow
- Achillea fil. 'Gold Plate'
- Achillea filipendulinafern-leaf yarrow
- Achillea vermicularis
- Achillea 'Apricot Delight'
- Achillea 'Fleur van Zonneveld'
- Achillea 'Inca Gold'Yarrow
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