Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'

Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'

2 Litre Pot

Plant Highlights: Large golden-yellow flower heads • Long flowering season • Attractive to pollinators • Excellent for sunny borders and cut flowers

Overview

Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' is a robust herbaceous perennial that produces large, flat-topped clusters of rich golden-yellow flowers held on strong upright stems throughout summer. The bold flower heads rise above finely divided, aromatic grey-green foliage, bringing vibrant colour and architectural interest to sunny borders.

Its long-lasting blooms are highly valued for both fresh and dried flower arrangements, while the nectar-rich flowers attract a wide range of pollinating insects. With its upright habit and tolerance of dry conditions once established, it is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, prairie-style planting and gravel gardens.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in a sunny, open position where it will receive plenty of direct sunlight. It performs best in well-drained sites and is ideal for borders, gravel gardens and naturalistic planting schemes.

Watering

Water regularly during establishment. Once established, plants are relatively drought tolerant and generally require watering only during extended dry spells.

Soil

Grow in well-drained soil. Avoid excessively rich or waterlogged ground, as this can encourage soft growth and reduce the plant's stability.

Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a tidier appearance and, in favourable conditions, a second flush of blooms. Cut stems back to ground level in late autumn or early spring as fresh growth begins.

Perfect For

• Sunny borders
• Cottage gardens
• Prairie-style planting
• Gravel gardens
• Cut flower gardens

Wildlife

The nectar-rich flower heads are highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, butterflies and other pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.

Why We Love It

• Large golden flower heads provide bold colour for weeks in summer.
• Excellent for fresh and dried flower arrangements.
• Fine-textured foliage contrasts beautifully with ornamental grasses and other perennials.
• Reliable and easy to grow in sunny, well-drained gardens.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 2 litre nursery pot.
• Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.