About
A bushy deciduous shrub to 75cm tall, with small, pinnate dark green leaves, and bright yellow, single flowers from late spring to early autumn.
About the genus
Potentilla can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous shrubs, or annuals, with palmately or pinnately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, saucer-shaped, 5-petalled flowers appearing over a long period
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow potentillas in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade
PruningPruning group 10 after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn or spring; don't expect cultivars to come true from seed. Propagate by greenwood to semi-ripe cuttings from late spring to late summer, or by hardwood cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus