Overview
Potentilla freyniana is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla freyniana 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 freyniana is a clump-forming deciduous perennial within the Potentilla genus, known for its herbaceous and shrubby plants with divided foliage and saucer-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing, exposed sites. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for borders, low hedging, and rock gardens, offering interest throughout 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 freyniana 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 freyniana
- 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 freyniana?
Potentilla freyniana prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla freyniana need?
Potentilla freyniana 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 freyniana hardy in the UK?
Potentilla freyniana 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 freyniana?
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
