Overview
Potentilla fruticosa 'Teesdale Silver' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla fruticosa 'Teesdale Silver' 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 'Teesdale Silver' is a deciduous, clump-forming shrub cultivar within the Potentilla genus, which includes herbaceous perennials and shrubs known for their divided foliage and saucer-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, exposed sites, preferring fertile, well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand with varying pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for borders, low hedging, and rock gardens, offering seasonal interest in 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 fruticosa 'Teesdale Silver' 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 'Teesdale Silver'
- 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 'Teesdale Silver'?
Potentilla fruticosa 'Teesdale Silver' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla fruticosa 'Teesdale Silver' need?
Potentilla fruticosa 'Teesdale Silver' 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 'Teesdale Silver' hardy in the UK?
Potentilla fruticosa 'Teesdale Silver' 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 'Teesdale Silver'?
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
