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Potentilla x hopwoodiana (Pink Cinquefoil)

Pink Cinquefoil

Potentilla x hopwoodiana, Pink Cinquefoil, Pink Potentilla, Pink Flowers

Potentilla x hopwoodiana (Pink Cinquefoil) is a clump-forming perennial boasting pale salmon-pink and cream, saucer-shaped flowers with dark raspberry-red eyes from early to late summer. Produced in abundance, the blossoms contrast nicely against the foliage mound of strawberry-like, medium 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.

  • Grows up to 16-20 in. tall and wide (40-50 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun, in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soils.
  • Virtually pest and disease free, it is also deer resistant.
  • Cinquefoil is very adaptable and an excellent choice for border fronts, cottage gardens, or rock gardens.
  • Trim off faded flower stems to promote more blooms.
  • Plants may be sheared back after flowering, to rejuvenate the foliage.
  • Propagate by division in autumn or spring.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Potentilla
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 16" - 18"
(40cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles 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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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 5 - 9
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Potentilla
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 16" - 18"
(40cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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