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Achillea 'Walther Funcke' (Yarrow 'Walther Funcke')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea 'Walther Funcke'
Other names
Yarrow 'Walther Funcke', Achillea millefolium 'Walther Funcke', Achillea 'Walter Funcke', Achillea 'Walter Funke'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Walther Funcke' _ 'Walther Funcke' is a compact, upright to spreading perennial with finely divided, aromatic, grey-green leaves and, in summer, flat corymbs of deep orange to orange-red flowers fading to cream with age.
Achillea 'Walther Funcke' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Flower
Dark-orange, Orange-red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Cut back untidy leaves in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea 'Walther Funcke' (Yarrow 'Walther Funcke') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile to poor, moist, well-drained sandy loam in full sun. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions except for heavy, wet winter clay. Tolerates hot, humid summers and drought.
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Achillea 'Walther Funcke'
Other names
Yarrow 'Walther Funcke', Achillea millefolium 'Walther Funcke', Achillea 'Walter Funcke', Achillea 'Walter Funke'
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Variety or Cultivar
'Walther Funcke' _ 'Walther Funcke' is a compact, upright to spreading perennial with finely divided, aromatic, grey-green leaves and, in summer, flat corymbs of deep orange to orange-red flowers fading to cream with age.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Dark-orange, Orange-red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Cut back untidy leaves in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Achillea 'Walther Funcke' (Yarrow 'Walther Funcke') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile to poor, moist, well-drained sandy loam in full sun. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions except for heavy, wet winter clay. Tolerates hot, humid summers and drought.
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
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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