ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke'
Medium
Sun
Orange
Reasonable soil
Summer
Pollinator friendly
Description
Achillea 'Walther Funcke'
Height x Spread: 60cm x 50cm
Sprays of bright orange/red flowers with a distinct yellow centre appear in summer, over grey foliage. A favourite ingredient of many a RHS Hampton Court show garden, it produces masses of flowers over a long period of time, its blooms gently fading to cream as they mature.
This is one of those plants for a hot colour themed border that mixes really well with some of the lower growing grasses. A popular cottage garden staple. Full sun is recommended with a free draining soil.
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