loading

Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet'

cinquefoil

Product Image
Ravishing, rich raspberry red flowers with deep velvet red centres from June to August and hairy, strawberry-like leaves. This red cinquefoil is a fabulous, long flowering plant for a sunny herbaceous or cottage style border. One of the most attractive varieties currently available, for maximum success choose a site that doesn't get waterlogged in winter.

How to care for Potentilla thurberi Monarch's Velvet:

Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

Product options

Add to basket
Product options image
RH30003062
9cm pot
£9.99
In stock
(shipped within 1-2 working days)
Remove Add
Product options image
RH30005915
3 × 9cm pots
was £29.97 now £22.00
In stock
(shipped within 1-2 working days)
Remove Add
Delivery options (pick your preferred option at checkout)
Standard delivery Standard Delivery£5.95
Nominated delivery Named Day Delivery£10.95
Become an RHS Member today and save 25% on your first year