Potentilla fruticosa Mix / 19Cm
Potentilla fruticosa Mix / 19Cm
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Potentilla fruticosa Mix
Potentilla fruticosa (Mixed Varieties)
19cm pot
Plant Highlights: Mixed assortment of flowering shrubs • Long flowering season • Compact, bushy habit • Easy to grow • Ideal for borders and containers
Overview
This mixed assortment of Potentilla fruticosa offers a selection of compact deciduous shrubs chosen for their long-lasting floral display and reliable garden performance. Individual plants may vary in flower colour and growth habit, but all share attractive finely textured foliage and a naturally neat, bushy form.
Flowering over an extended period from late spring or early summer into autumn, these easy-care shrubs provide lasting colour for borders, gravel gardens and patio containers. Their nectar-rich blooms are also attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
Why We Love It
- Mixed assortment offers seasonal variety.
- Long flowering period provides months of garden colour.
- Compact shrubs suit borders and patio containers.
- Easy to grow and simple to maintain.
- Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Potentilla fruticosa (mixed varieties) |
| Common Name | Shrubby Cinquefoil |
| Plant Type | Deciduous flowering shrub (mixed assortment) |
| Foliage | Fine-textured green deciduous foliage |
| Flower | Single flowers in a range of colours depending on the variety supplied |
| Flowering Period | Extended flowering season from late spring or early summer into autumn |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy shrub |
| Position | Full sun is preferred; light partial shade is also suitable |
| Soil | Well-drained garden soil |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods |
| Maintenance | Light pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain a tidy shape and encourages vigorous new growth. Remove dead or damaged stems as required. |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in full sun for the best flowering. Light partial shade is tolerated, although flowering may be less prolific.
Watering
Keep well watered while the shrub is establishing. Once established, water during extended dry spells, particularly if grown in a container.
Soil
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid areas that remain waterlogged during winter.
Winter Care
These shrubs are suitable for year-round planting in Irish gardens when grown in well-drained soil. Apply a mulch after planting to help retain moisture and suppress weeds during establishment.
Routine Care
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh flowering growth each year.
Perfect For
- Mixed shrub borders.
- Cottage-style gardens.
- Gravel gardens.
- Patio containers.
- Pollinator-friendly planting schemes.
Good to Know
This is a mixed assortment. Flower colour, mature size and other cultivar-specific characteristics will vary depending on the individual plant supplied. The shared care advice above applies to all varieties in the mix.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Potentilla fruticosa (mixed varieties)
- Supplied in a 19cm nursery pot.
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