Potentilla fruticosa Abbotswood
shrubby cinquefoil
Bright and reliable, this low-growing shrub brings months of fresh colour with modest effort, forming a neat, rounded mound that sits comfortably at the front of a border or in low hedging. Fine, bluish-green foliage made up of small, delicate leaflets creates a soft texture, providing a calm backdrop for the flowers and keeping the plant looking tidy from early summer onwards.
From late spring through summer, simple white blooms with golden centres appear in generous numbers, each flower standing out clearly against the foliage and attracting pollinators along the way. Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood' thrives in full sun, copes well with most well-drained soils and is fully hardy, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance planting schemes where long flowering and dependable structure are key.
From late spring through summer, simple white blooms with golden centres appear in generous numbers, each flower standing out clearly against the foliage and attracting pollinators along the way. Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood' thrives in full sun, copes well with most well-drained soils and is fully hardy, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance planting schemes where long flowering and dependable structure are key.
How to care for Potentilla fruticosa Abbotswood:
Plant woody shrub cinquefoil in full sun and well-drained soil, as they flower most freely in bright conditions and dislike sitting in wet ground. Water regularly during their first year to help them establish, then only during extended dry spells once mature. In spring, apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure to keep the soil in good condition and conserve moisture.
After flowering, trim the plant lightly, removing weak or spindly shoots and cutting a few of the oldest stems back to the base to keep a neat shape and encourage fresh growth.
After flowering, trim the plant lightly, removing weak or spindly shoots and cutting a few of the oldest stems back to the base to keep a neat shape and encourage fresh growth.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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