Cinquefoil. A clump-forming perennial with silvery grey leaves. Clusters of saucer-shaped yellow flowers from late spring to summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Potentilla argentea
A clump-forming perennial with silvery grey leaves. Clusters of saucer-shaped yellow flowers from late spring to summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Potentilla |
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Species | argentea |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cinquefoil |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 50cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | silver, grey |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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