Achillea Walther Funcke

Common Name:
Yarrow

Description:
Achillea ‘Walther Funcke’ is a striking perennial admired for its vibrant clusters of warm-toned flowers that blend shades of golden yellow, burnt orange, and rich amber as they mature. Held above finely divided grey-green foliage, the flat-topped flower heads create a long-lasting display from late spring through summer and into autumn. This hardy and drought-tolerant variety is ideal for cottage gardens, dry landscapes, borders, and mass plantings, where its bold colour adds warmth and texture to the garden. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal maintenance once established. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and beneficial pollinators and are also excellent for fresh or dried floral arrangements. Its strong garden performance and extended flowering season make ‘Walther Funcke’ a reliable and eye-catching addition to sunny garden spaces.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–75 cm
• Width: 45–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Golden yellow
• Orange
• Amber
• Burnt orange

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cottage Gardens
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Suitable for Dried Flower Arrangements
• Suitable for Mass Planting
• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
May cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Toxic to pets if consumed in large quantities and may cause gastrointestinal upset.

Companion Plants:

• Salvia
• Echinacea
• Lavender
• Nepeta
• Gaura
• Rudbeckia
• Verbena bonariensis
• Ornamental grasses