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Potentilla Primrose Beauty
Potentilla Primrose Beauty, commonly known as cinquefoil, is an ornamental perennial chosen for its reliable performance and decorative effect in garden borders or containers. It contributes colour, texture, or structure depending on the variety.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Herbaceous types usually 40–60 cm tall with a spread of 45–60 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Plant in a free-draining multi-purpose compost.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
Potentilla Primrose Beauty is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 60cm wide
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