Overview
Potentilla collina is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla collina 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 collina is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Potentilla genus, known for its deciduous foliage and saucer-shaped flowers with five petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun, particularly in south- or west-facing, exposed positions, and is hardy to UK zone H6. It grows well in a variety of well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across acid to alkaline pH levels. Potentilla collina is suitable for borders, low hedging, and rock gardens, with its interest spanning spring and summer. It is best planted after the last frost in fertile soil and can be propagated by seed or division.
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 collina 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 collina
- 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 collina?
Potentilla collina prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla collina need?
Potentilla collina 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 collina hardy in the UK?
Potentilla collina 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 collina?
Seed, Division.
More in the Potentilla genus
- Potentillacinquefoil
- Potentilla 'William Rollison'Cinquefoil
- Potentilla arenaria
- Potentilla atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla 'Orange Starlit'
- Potentilla caulescens
- Potentilla drummondii
- Potentilla flabelliformis
- Potentilla freyniana
