Cinquefoil. A clump-forming perennial with silvery grey, hairy leaves. Clusters of small golden yellow flowers from late spring to summer. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Potentilla calabra
A clump-forming perennial with silvery grey, hairy leaves. Clusters of small golden yellow flowers from late spring to summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Potentilla |
|---|---|
| Species | calabra |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cinquefoil |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| 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 | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Achillea millefolium ‘Cerise Queen’
A perennial with dark green leaves. Bright magenta-pink flowerheads.
Achillea ‘Credo’
Mat-forming with greyish green leaves with creamy yellow flowers.
Achillea ageratum ‘W B Childs’
A spreading perennial with green leaves White daisy-like flowerheads produced in summer.
Achillea filipendulina ‘Gold Plate’
A perennial with light green ferny aromatic leaves. Flat golden yellow flowerheads produced in summer.
Acanthus hungaricus
A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Spikes of white-pink flowers with purple bracts produced in summer.
Achillea ‘Apfelblüte’ APPLEBLOSSOM
Delicate filigree foliage with light lilac-pink flowers.
Achillea ageratum
A spreading perennial with grey-white leaves. Yellowish white loose flowerheads produced in summer.
Achillea ‘Lachsschönheit’ SALMON BEAUTY
Clump-forming with dark green leaves, many stems of light salmon-pink flowers fading to pinky white.