Overview
Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Giant' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Giant' 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 'Yellow Giant' is a deciduous, clump-forming shrub cultivar within the Potentilla genus, which includes herbaceous perennials and deciduous shrubs known for their divided foliage and saucer-shaped flowers with five petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing, exposed sites. It grows well in a variety of well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across acid to alkaline pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for borders, low hedging, and rock gardens, with interest in spring and summer. Planting is best done after the last frost in fertile soil, and propagation can be 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 'Yellow Giant' 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 'Yellow Giant'
- 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 'Yellow Giant'?
Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Giant' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Giant' need?
Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Giant' 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 'Yellow Giant' hardy in the UK?
Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Giant' 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 'Yellow Giant'?
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
