Overview
Potentilla aff. lineata is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla aff. lineata grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, low hedging and rock gardens.
About
Potentilla aff. lineata is a clump-forming cultivar of the Potentilla genus, which includes herbaceous perennials, deciduous shrubs, and annuals known for their divided foliage and saucer-shaped flowers with five petals. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing, exposed positions. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for borders, low hedging, and rock gardens, offering interest in both spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Potentilla
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Potentilla aff. lineata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Low hedging, Rock gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Potentilla aff. lineata
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Potentilla aff. lineata?
Potentilla aff. lineata prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla aff. lineata need?
Potentilla aff. lineata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Potentilla aff. lineata hardy in the UK?
Potentilla aff. lineata has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Potentilla aff. lineata?
Seed, Division.
More in the Potentilla genus
- Potentillacinquefoil
- Potentilla 'William Rollison'Cinquefoil
- Potentilla arenaria
- Potentilla atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla 'Orange Starlit'
- Potentilla caulescens
- Potentilla collina
- Potentilla drummondii
- Potentilla flabelliformis
