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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Achillea can be mat-forming or upright perennials, mostly herbaceous, with sometimes aromatic, pinnately divided or simple and toothed leaves and flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Greece
How to grow
Cultivation
Tolerant of a range of soils (including poor, dry soil) and conditions but best grown in well-drained soil in an open site in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed in situ or divide in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut down flowered stems when finished
Pests
Generally pest-free but aphids may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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