Overview
Potentilla grandiflora is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla grandiflora 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 grandiflora, known as large-flowered potentilla, is a clump-forming deciduous shrub within the Potentilla genus, which includes herbaceous perennials and shrubs with divided foliage and saucer-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing, exposed sites. It grows well in a variety of well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is best planted after the last frost in fertile soil and is valued for its spring and summer interest, making it suitable for borders, low hedging, and rock gardens.
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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora
- 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 grandiflora?
Potentilla grandiflora prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla grandiflora need?
Potentilla grandiflora 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 grandiflora hardy in the UK?
Potentilla grandiflora 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 grandiflora?
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
