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0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea 'Hoffnung'
Other names
Yarrow 'Hoffnung', Achillea 'Great Expectations', Achillea millefolium 'Hoffnung'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Hoffnung' _ 'Hoffnung' is a compact, clump-forming perennial with linear, mid-green leaves and corymbs of pale yellow flowers in summer.
Achillea 'Hoffnung' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea 'Hoffnung' (Yarrow 'Hoffnung') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Rock, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Achillea 'Hoffnung'
Other names
Yarrow 'Hoffnung', Achillea 'Great Expectations', Achillea millefolium 'Hoffnung'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Hoffnung' _ 'Hoffnung' is a compact, clump-forming perennial with linear, mid-green leaves and corymbs of pale yellow flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea 'Hoffnung' (Yarrow 'Hoffnung') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Rock, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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