Cinquefoil. A mat-forming, perennial with glossy mid-green leaves. Clusters of saucer-shaped, golden yellow flowers from late spring to summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Potentilla aurea
A mat-forming, perennial with glossy mid-green leaves. Clusters of saucer-shaped, golden yellow flowers from late spring to summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Potentilla |
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Species | aurea |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cinquefoil |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, 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, Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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