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Achillea 'Pretty Belinda' (Yarrow 'Pretty Belinda')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea 'Pretty Belinda'
Other names
Yarrow 'Pretty Belinda'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Pretty Belinda' _ 'Pretty Belinda' is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with finely-divided, aromatic, grey-green leaves and, in summer, erect stems bearing dense, flattened clusters of bright lilac-pink flowers fading to pale pink with age.
Achillea 'Pretty Belinda' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Erect flower stem
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Cut back untidy foliage in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea 'Pretty Belinda' (Yarrow 'Pretty Belinda') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil in an open, sunny site. Will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay. May be semi-evergreen in evergreen in areas with mild winters.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Achillea 'Pretty Belinda'
Other names
Yarrow 'Pretty Belinda'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Pretty Belinda' _ 'Pretty Belinda' is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with finely-divided, aromatic, grey-green leaves and, in summer, erect stems bearing dense, flattened clusters of bright lilac-pink flowers fading to pale pink with age.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Cut back untidy foliage in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea 'Pretty Belinda' (Yarrow 'Pretty Belinda') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil in an open, sunny site. Will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay. May be semi-evergreen in evergreen in areas with mild winters.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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