Shrubby Cinquefoil, Golden Hardhack, Potentilla, Dasiphora fruticosa
Very floriferous, Potentilla fruticosa (Shrubby Cinquefoil) is a compact, bushy deciduous shrub boasting masses of large, rich yellow flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), from late spring to the first frosts. The blossoms are so profuse that they literally smother the plant. They contrast nicely against the foliage mound of small, pinnate, blue-green leaves. Noted for its extremely long blooming season, Shrubby Cinquefoil is an incredibly tough plant, withstanding drought in the summer as well as cold temperatures in the winter. It is also one of the easiest plants to care for. A first-class shrub that is perfect for informal hedging, or for sunny borders.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Shrubby Cinquefoil, Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom, United States, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, California, Northeast, Alaska, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, North Carolina, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Potentilla |
| Common names | Shrubby Cinquefoil, Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom, United States, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, California, Northeast, Alaska, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, North Carolina, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Potentilla fruticosa (Shrubby Cinquefoil) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Potentilla fruticosa (Shrubby Cinquefoil) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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