Overview
Potentilla 'Melton Fire' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla 'Melton Fire' 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 'Melton Fire' is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar of the Potentilla genus, which includes herbaceous perennials, deciduous shrubs, and annuals 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 positions. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Melton Fire' is ideal for borders, low hedging, and rock gardens, offering interest through spring and summer.
About the genus
Potentilla is a genus containing over 500 species of annual, biennial and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae.
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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 'Melton Fire' 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 'Melton Fire'
- 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 'Melton Fire'?
Potentilla 'Melton Fire' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla 'Melton Fire' need?
Potentilla 'Melton Fire' 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 'Melton Fire' hardy in the UK?
Potentilla 'Melton Fire' 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 'Melton Fire'?
Seed, Division.
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