Overview
Potentilla x hopwoodiana is a clump forming 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 x hopwoodiana 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 x hopwoodiana, commonly known as Hopwood's cinquefoil, is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Rosaceae family. It grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and suits south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. 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
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Potentilla x hopwoodiana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 x hopwoodiana
- 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 x hopwoodiana?
Potentilla x hopwoodiana prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Potentilla x hopwoodiana need?
Potentilla x hopwoodiana 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 well-drained.
How big does Potentilla x hopwoodiana grow?
Potentilla x hopwoodiana reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Potentilla x hopwoodiana hardy in the UK?
Potentilla x hopwoodiana 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 x hopwoodiana?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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More in the Potentilla genus
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- Potentilla atrosanguineadark crimson cinquefoil

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