- Botanical name: Achillea 'Walther Funcke'
- Common name: Yarrow
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Achilleas are short-lived perennials with flat, plate-like umbels which stand tall above fern-like foliage. Achillea ‘Walther Funcke’ bears huge plates of tiny, orange flowers with yellow centres, from late-spring through summer. Perfect for a sunny spot towards the back of an herbaceous border, it works well among other brightly coloured blooms. It makes a fantastic cut flower.
Grow Achillea ‘Walther Funcke’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Plants may need staking. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and either cut back blooms in autumn or leave the seedbeds in situ. Lift and divide congested clumps every three years, in autumn or spring.
How to grow Achillea 'Walther Funcke'
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Plant size
60cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do not Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
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S
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O
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| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Achillea 'Walther Funcke' and wildlife
Achillea 'Walther Funcke' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Achillea 'Walther Funcke' poisonous?
Achillea 'Walther Funcke' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
