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 | |
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