Potentilla x hopwoodiana (Pink Cinquefoil)
Pink Cinquefoil
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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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.
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 |
