Potentilla 'Monsieur Rouillard'

About

Potentilla 'Monsieur Rouillard' is a named cultivar of Potentilla in the rose family, Rosaceae. It flowers in the UK from June to September. Specific details of habit and site preference vary between cultivars, so check the plant label or supplier notes for precise care. Its flowering window makes it useful for summer-to-early-autumn colour in planting plans.

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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In the garden

Potentilla 'Monsieur Rouillard' is a cultivated selection within the genus Potentilla, belonging to the rose family, Rosaceae. As a named cultivar, its principal identifying feature for gardeners is its seasonal display: the flowering period in the UK runs from June to September. That extended bloom time is the most reliable scheduling fact available for planning borders and beds. Cultivar-to-cultivar variation is common in Potentilla, so exact requirements for soil type, sun exposure and frost tolerance should be confirmed from the supplier or label at purchase. Where precise guidance is absent, follow the care instructions provided with the plant and observe its performance during the first full season to refine siting and maintenance. Use Potentilla 'Monsieur Rouillard' where you need a defined summer flowering block or to fill a gap in a herbaceous border during June through September. Because its confirmed trait is the seasonal flowering window, base planting decisions around that schedule rather than presumed habit or size. Expect the plant’s principal contribution to the garden to be its steady presence of open blooms across the summer months.

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