Cinquefoil. A spreading, clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Flat bowl-shaped apricot-yellow flowers with a deep carmine-red eye in summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Potentilla x tonguei
A spreading, clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Flat bowl-shaped apricot-yellow flowers with a deep carmine-red eye in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Potentilla |
|---|---|
| Species | x tonguei |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cinquefoil |
| Flower Colour | apricot, yellow |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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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