Cinquefoil. A bushy shrub with dark green leaves. Pretty cup-shaped, vermilion-red flowers fading to yellow in full sun from late spring to mid-autumn. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to July. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Potentilla fruticosa Red Ace
A bushy shrub with dark green leaves. Pretty cup-shaped, vermilion-red flowers fading to yellow in full sun from late spring to mid-autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Potentilla |
|---|---|
| Species | fruticosa |
| Varietry | Red Ace |
| Common Name | Cinquefoil |
| Flower Colour | Red, Yellow |
| Soil | Poor to moderately fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| 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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