Overview
Potentilla 'Lemon Drops' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla 'Lemon Drops' 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 'Lemon Drops' is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar within the Potentilla genus, which includes herbaceous perennials and shrubs known for their divided foliage and saucer-shaped, five-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing, exposed locations. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Lemon Drops' offers seasonal interest in spring and summer, 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 'Lemon Drops' 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 'Lemon Drops'
- 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 'Lemon Drops'?
Potentilla 'Lemon Drops' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla 'Lemon Drops' need?
Potentilla 'Lemon Drops' 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 'Lemon Drops' hardy in the UK?
Potentilla 'Lemon Drops' 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 'Lemon Drops'?
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
