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Coronation Gold

Achillea 'Coronation Gold'

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Brighten your borders with Achillea 'Coronation Gold,' a stunning clump-forming yarrow that produces eye-catching golden-yellow to orange flowers from May through August. This drought-tolerant, easy-to-grow perennial thrives in virtually any soil condition and tolerates both exposed coastal gardens and sheltered spots, making it perfect for cottage gardens and mixed borders. Reaching just 70cm tall and spreading to 40cm, it's an adaptable, long-lived addition that rewards minimal maintenance with reliable, cheerful blooms.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

HabitUpright
Foliage typeDeciduous

Suitability: Borders, Cottage gardens, Cut flower gardens, Gravel gardens, Wildlife gardens, Prairie planting
Position: Border | Front, Border | Middle, Cutting Garden
Light: Full sun
Soil moisture: Free draining, Moist
Soil acidity: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sandy
Hardiness: H7 [-20] Very Hardy | Very cold winter
Time to maturity: 2–5 Years
Exposure: Exposed
Mature height: 0.5–1 m
Mature spread: 0.1–0.5 m
Foliage colour: Green, Grey
Flower colour: Orange, Yellow
Growing skill: Easy
Genus: Achillea | Yarrow
Aspect: East, South, West
Drought resistance: Drought Resistance

Through the seasons

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Flowering

May–Aug

In leaf

Mar–Aug

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Growing conditions+

Position: Full sun. Soil: Moist but well-drained or Well-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H7 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

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RHS · Achillea 'Coronation Gold'

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