Achillea filipendulina Cloth of Gold

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Spring to Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers
• Height : 5 feet

Description

Free flowering, Achillea Cloth of Gold is an indispensible border plant, with flat, plate-like 4-6 inch mustard yellow flower heads of easy culture and ideal for mixed borders or cutting. The flat flower heads of Achillea Cloth of Gold can also be dried and used as "everlastings". Flowers mid to late summer. Height: 5ft.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on the surface of the compost from late winter to spring in John Innes Seed Compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days at 20-24C (68-75F). Do not exclude light which is beneficial to germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots. Later plant out 60cm (24in) apart into any well drained soil in full sun.