Overview
Potentilla fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d) 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 fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01' PBR) is a deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Potentilla genus within the Rosaceae family. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is well-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. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, contributing to its appeal in borders, low hedging, and rock gardens. Potentilla species are known for their saucer-shaped, five-petalled flowers and divided foliage, characteristics reflected in this cultivar.
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 fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d) 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 fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d)
- 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 fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d)?
Potentilla fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d) prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d) need?
Potentilla fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d) 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 fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d) hardy in the UK?
Potentilla fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d) 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 fruticosa Double Punch Cream ('Mincrero01'PBR) (d)?
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
