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Achillea ptarmica 'Double Diamond' (Sneezewort 'Double Diamond')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea ptarmica 'Double Diamond'
Other names
Sneezewort 'Double Diamond'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Double Diamond' _ 'Double Diamond' is a mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with linear to narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and loose clusters of double, white flowers throughout summer.
Achillea ptarmica 'Double Diamond' is: Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back in spring. Deadhead regularly.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea ptarmica 'Double Diamond' (Sneezewort 'Double Diamond') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Prairie planting, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Requires more moisture than other Achillea species.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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 ptarmica 'Double Diamond'
Other names
Sneezewort 'Double Diamond'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Double Diamond' _ 'Double Diamond' is a mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with linear to narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and loose clusters of double, white flowers throughout summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in spring. Deadhead regularly.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea ptarmica 'Double Diamond' (Sneezewort 'Double Diamond') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Prairie planting, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Requires more moisture than other Achillea species.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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