Achillea Cloth Of Gold 2 Litre Pot

Achillea filipendulina ‘Cloth of Gold’ – Tall Golden Yarrow with Strong Summer Colour

Achillea ‘Cloth of Gold’ is a bold and reliable perennial, admired for its large, flat-topped clusters of rich golden-yellow flowers held high above finely divided grey-green foliage. Flowering through summer, it brings vibrant colour and strong architectural form to borders and naturalistic planting schemes.

The broad flower heads create a striking horizontal effect, contrasting beautifully with upright grasses and softer flowering perennials. Its aromatic foliage adds further texture and interest, while the blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

With its upright, clump-forming habit, ‘Cloth of Gold’ works particularly well in prairie-style gardens, mixed herbaceous borders, and dry planting schemes. The flower heads also dry attractively, extending seasonal interest well into autumn.

Thriving in full sun, it prefers free-draining soil and performs especially well in drier conditions once established. It is drought tolerant, easy to grow, and requires minimal maintenance.

Hardy and dependable, it benefits from deadheading to encourage continued flowering and occasional division to maintain vigour.

Bright, architectural, and pollinator friendly, Achillea ‘Cloth of Gold’ is an excellent choice for adding warmth, texture, and long-lasting summer colour to the garden.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Aromatic grey-green foliage emerges.
Summer: Large golden-yellow flower heads appear.
Autumn: Seed heads provide extended interest.
Winter: Dies back, re-emerging in spring.

Key Features

Golden-yellow flowers – Strong summer impact.
Flat flower heads – Architectural structure.
Pollinator friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies.
Drought tolerant – Ideal for dry gardens.
Low maintenance – Easy to grow.

Perfect For

Sunny borders – Adds height and colour.
Prairie planting – Naturalistic combinations.
Pollinator gardens – Supports wildlife.
Dry gardens – Thrives in sunny conditions.
Cut flowers – Fresh or dried arrangements.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun essential.
Soil: Free-draining soil; tolerant of poorer soils.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Deadhead to prolong flowering; divide clumps every few years if needed.

Looks Great With

Grasses – Adds movement and contrast.
Echinacea – Prairie-style pairing.
Salvia – Complements flower form.
Verbena bonariensis – Airy contrast.
Lavender – Works well in dry planting schemes.