Cinquefoil. A bushy shrub with dark green leaves. Pretty cup-shaped, dark orange flowers fading in full sun from late spring to mid-autumn. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Sunset’
A bushy shrub with dark green leaves. Pretty cup-shaped, dark orange flowers fading in full sun from late spring to mid-autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Potentilla |
|---|---|
| Species | fruticosa |
| Varietry | 'Sunset' |
| Common Name | Cinquefoil |
| Flower Colour | orange |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| 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 | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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