Shrubby Cinquefoil Hedging | Potentilla fruticosa
Unkillable flowering hedge
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Bare Root Plant (5-7 per metre)
30-45cm on arrival
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Shrubby Cinquefoil Hedging
Potentilla fruticosa
- A densely branched deciduous shrub famed for its extraordinary resilience - it's one of the easiest plants to care for
- Absolutely covered in golden yellow flowers from June all the way to the first frosts in October or beyond
- Great as an informal hedge, specimen plant or in beds and borders
- A fully hardy, slow growing shrub which will reach a height of up to 1.5m
- Pest and disease free, drought resistant, frost resistant - we'll get back to you about the zombie apocalypse but it's looking good for Potentilla
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, Shrubby Cinquefoil Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Potentilla fruticosa usually grows to a mature height of 1 to 1.5 metres with a similar spread.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Shrubby Cinquefoil Hedging prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Shrubby Cinquefoil Hedging prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Shrubby Cinquefoil Hedging requires moderate watering, providing about 2.5 centimetres of water weekly.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Shrubby Cinquefoil Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Shrubby Cinquefoil is incredibly tough with an RHS H7 rating, meaning it is fully hardy across all of the UK and can endure temperatures below -20°C.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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