Achillea ‘King Alfred’ – Compact Golden Summer Blooms for Borders & Pollinators

Bring long-lasting colour and effortless cottage-garden charm to your outdoor space with Achillea 'King Alfred'. This compact, clump-forming perennial produces masses of soft pale yellow flower clusters held above finely divided grey-green foliage, creating a relaxed yet elegant display from early summer through to autumn.

Perfect for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, gravel beds, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes, ‘King Alfred’ combines drought tolerance with exceptional flowering performance. Its flattened blooms attract bees and butterflies in abundance while the fern-like foliage adds texture and structure throughout the season.

Supplied in a convenient 2L pot, this hardy perennial establishes quickly and returns year after year with minimal maintenance.

Why You’ll Love It

• Soft pale yellow flower heads throughout summer
• Compact habit ideal for smaller gardens and borders
• Loved by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Drought tolerant once established
• Excellent for cottage gardens and naturalistic planting
• Easy-care perennial with long flowering season

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Achillea ‘King Alfred’
• Common Name: Yarrow
• Pot Size: 2L
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Flower Colour: Pale yellow
• Foliage: Finely divided grey-green leaves
• Height & Spread: Approx. 45–60cm x 45cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn
• Hardiness: Hardy in UK & Ireland

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens
• Pollinator-friendly planting
• Sunny borders
• Gravel and prairie-style gardens
• Low-maintenance landscapes
• Cut flower arrangements

Easy to grow and beautifully reliable, Achillea ‘King Alfred’ adds soft colour, texture, and wildlife interest to the garden season after season.