Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate' (Fern-leaf yarrow) — large, flat, plate-like heads up to 15cm across of tiny, bright mustard-yellow flowers. A good pick for pollinators, full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
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Product features
Botanical name: Achillea filipendulina 'Gold Plate'
Common name: Fern-leaf yarrow, Golden yarrow
Height: 1.2m to 1.5m
Spread: 45cm to 60cm
Foliage: Feathery, deeply cut, aromatic mid-green to grey-green leaves
Flower: Large, flat, plate-like heads up to 15cm across of bright mustard-yellow flowers
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — exceptional magnet for bees, butterflies, hoverflies
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, sandy, loam, or chalky soils
Drought tolerant: Yes, thrives well in dry soils once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (RHS H7, down to -20°C)
Position: Full sun
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen
Suitable for: Cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, gravel gardens, cut flowers
Materials and care
Light: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Aspect: Open, south- or west-facing cottage gardens and meadows
Soil type: Thrives in poor, sandy, gravelly, or chalky soils
Drainage: Essential — vital to prevent winter root rot
Watering: Water regularly until established
Deadheading: Cut back faded flower heads promptly for a second flush
End of season: Leave dried seed heads for winter texture, cut back in early spring
Fertiliser: Do not fertilise — rich soil reduces flowering
Division: Lift and divide every 3 years in spring or autumn
