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Potentilla fruticosa Happy Face® White (Shrubby Cinquefoil)

Shrubby Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, Potentilla fruticosa 'White Lady' PP22761

Potentilla fruticosa Happy Face® White, Shrubby Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, White Potentilla, White Flowers
Potentilla fruticosa Happy Face® White, Shrubby Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, White Potentilla, White Flowers
Potentilla fruticosa Happy Face® White, Shrubby Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, White Potentilla, White Flowers
Potentilla fruticosa Happy Face® White, Shrubby Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, Cinquefoil Happy Face® White, White Potentilla, White Flowers

Potentilla fruticosa Happy Face® White (Shrubby Cinquefoil) is a bushy deciduous shrub of upright habit boasting masses of extra large, pure white flowers 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, dark 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 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.

  • Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun or part shade, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Shrubby Cinquefoil is not fussy about soils provided they are well-drained. Tolerates drought, salt and poor soils.
  • Virtually pest and disease free, it is also deer resistant.
  • Shrubby Cinquefoil is very adaptable and an excellent choice as a single specimen plant, massed in beds and borders, or as an informal hedge.
  • Trim lightly after flowering, cutting out some of the oldest stems to make room for new growth.
  • Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer.

Requirements

Hardiness 2 - 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
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 36" - 48"
(90cm - 120cm)
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
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Potentilla arguta, Tall Cinquefoil, White Cinquefoil, Prairie Cinquefoil, Drymocallis arguta, White Potentilla, White Flowers
Potentilla fruticosa, Shrubby Cinquefoil, Golden Hardhack, Potentilla, Dasiphora fruticosa, Yellow Potentilla, Yellow Flowers
Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet', Scarlet Cinquefoil 'Monarch's Velvet', Potentilla 'Monarch's Velvet', Red Potentilla, Red Flowers
Potentilla fruticosa 'Daydawn', Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Daydawn', Cinquefoil 'Daydawn', Pink Potentilla, Pink Flowers
Potentilla recta 'Warrenii', Sulphur Cinquefoil 'Warrenii', Yellow Potentilla, Yellow Flowers

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Rose Graham Thomas, Rosa 'Graham Thomas', English Rose 'Graham Thomas', David Austin Roses, English Roses, Yellow roses, shrub roses, Rose Bushes, Garden Roses, very fragrant roses, Favorite rosesAGM Award
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 2 - 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
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 36" - 48"
(90cm - 120cm)
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
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage
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