Overview
Potentilla 'Red Giant' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Potentilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Potentilla 'Red Giant' 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 'Red Giant' is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar within 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 on south- or west-facing, exposed sites and prefers fertile, well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay, loam, or sand with varying pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Red Giant' is suitable for borders, low hedging, and rock gardens, offering seasonal interest throughout spring and summer. It can be propagated by seed or division.
About the genus
Potentilla is a genus containing over 500 species of annual, biennial and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae.
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 'Red Giant' 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 'Red Giant'
- 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 'Red Giant'?
Potentilla 'Red Giant' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Potentilla 'Red Giant' need?
Potentilla 'Red Giant' 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 'Red Giant' hardy in the UK?
Potentilla 'Red Giant' 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 'Red Giant'?
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
