Cinquefoil. A mound-forming shrub with dark pink stems and silvery grey leaves. Pretty cup-shaped, white flowers from late spring to mid-autumn. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Manchu’
A mound-forming shrub with dark pink stems and silvery grey leaves. Pretty cup-shaped, white flowers from late spring to mid-autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Potentilla |
|---|---|
| Species | fruticosa |
| Varietry | 'Manchu' |
| Common Name | Cinquefoil |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | silver, grey |
| 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 | |
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