Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' (Sulphur cinquefoil 'Warrenii') — Bushy

Overview

Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, rock garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Potentilla recta 'Warrenii', commonly known as sulphur cinquefoil 'Warrenii', is a bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial in the rose family, Rosaceae. This cultivar grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. It thrives in full sun, favouring south- or west-facing aspects, and tolerates both exposed and sheltered conditions. Suitable for chalk, loam, and sand soils with a range of pH from acid to alkaline, it prefers moist but well-drained to well-drained soil. Its season of interest is 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.

Wikipedia contributors, "Potentilla", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Potentilla

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Potentilla

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Potentilla recta 'Warrenii'

Propagation: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Potentilla recta 'Warrenii'?

Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' need?

Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.