Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Red Ace', Cinquefoil 'Red Ace'
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Red Ace’ (Shrubby Cinquefoil) is a bushy, densely-branched, deciduous shrub boasting masses of bright vermilion-red flowers adorned with pale yellow undersides from late spring to the first frosts. The blossoms are so profuse that they literally smother the plant. They tend to fade to orange in hot weather and 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.
| 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 | Cinquefoil, Shrubby Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| 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 | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| 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 | Cinquefoil, Shrubby Cinquefoil |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| 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 | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Potentilla fruticosa ‘Red Ace’ (Shrubby Cinquefoil) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Potentilla fruticosa ‘Red Ace’ (Shrubby Cinquefoil) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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