About
A herbaceous perennial forming a clump of dark green, palmate, strawberry-like leaves, with stems to 45cm, bearing loose clusters of dark red semi-double to double flowers with thin yellow edges to the petals which widen as the flowers age. A long-flowering and reasonably upright selection.
About the genus
Potentilla can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous shrubs, or annuals, with palmately or pinnately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, saucer-shaped, 5-petalled flowers appearing over a long period
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus