Scarlet Cinquefoil 'Monarch's Velvet', Potentilla 'Monarch's Velvet'
Potentilla thurberi ‘Monarch’s Velvet’ (Scarlet Cinquefoil) is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial boasting showy, saucer-shaped, deep raspberry-red flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a dark center from early to late summer. Produced in abundance, the blossoms contrast nicely against the foliage mound of strawberry-like, bright green leaves. Noted for its extremely long blooming season, this Cinquefoil is one of the easiest plants to care for. It is perfect for adding color to a sunny border. Excellent for cutting.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Potentilla thurberi ‘Monarch’s Velvet’ (Scarlet Cinquefoil) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Potentilla thurberi ‘Monarch’s Velvet’ (Scarlet Cinquefoil) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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