Overview
Potentilla fruticosa pink is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla fruticosa pink 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 pink is a deciduous, clump-forming shrub within the Potentilla genus, which includes herbaceous perennials and deciduous shrubs known for their divided foliage and saucer-shaped, five-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, exposed sites and prefers well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay, loam, or sand with a wide pH tolerance. Hardy to UK zone H6, it blooms from spring through summer, making it suitable for borders, low hedging, and rock gardens. 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 fruticosa pink 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 pink
- 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 pink?
Potentilla fruticosa pink prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla fruticosa pink need?
Potentilla fruticosa pink 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 pink hardy in the UK?
Potentilla fruticosa pink 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 pink?
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
