Achillea millefolium 'Walther Funcke'

A lovely perennial, Achillea 'Walther Funcke' has elegant, dissected leaves and flat clusters of deep orange-red flowers in summer. Ideal for a sunny herbaceous border, the flower heads can be dried or left standing in the border for early winter once dead, where they will look stunning when rimmed with frost.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - September.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small, clump forming perennial.
  • Height: up to 100 cm (3 ft)
  • Spread: 60 cm (2 ft)

• Notes: The flower stems should be cut back to the ground and removed in late winter. The Achillea is native to Europe and is named for the mythical Greek hero Achilles.