Overview

Potentilla dahurica 'Abbotswood' is a clump forming deciduous shrub in the genus Dasiphora, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla dahurica 'Abbotswood' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, low hedging and rockeries. It is native to Dahurian region (Siberia, Mongolia and China).

About

Potentilla dahurica 'Abbotswood' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Potentilla genus, which comprises over 500 species of herbaceous flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suited to south-facing, exposed positions. It prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H6. 'Abbotswood' is suitable for use in borders, low hedging, and rockeries, and can be propagated by seed or division.

About the genus

Potentilla is a genus containing over 500 species of annual, biennial and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Dasiphora

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Potentilla dahurica 'Abbotswood' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Deciduous shrub

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Borders, low hedging, rockeries

Native to

Dahurian region (Siberia, Mongolia, China)

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Potentilla dahurica 'Abbotswood'

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions