Cinquefoil. A tufted perennial with downy silver-grey leaves. Pretty deep rose flowers in summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Potentilla nitida ‘Rubra’
A tufted perennial with downy silver-grey leaves. Pretty deep rose flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Potentilla |
|---|---|
| Species | nitida |
| Varietry | 'Rubra' |
| Common Name | Cinquefoil |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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