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Garden Diary
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Potentilla × hopwoodiana
Pink Cinquefoil |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.440.040
Perennial Cinquefoil are mound-forming plants suited to the sunny perennial border. These are cousins to the more familiar shrubby Potentilla. This variety has green strawberry-like leaves, bearing sprays of saucer-shaped bicolor flowers of pale salmon-pink and cream with a dark-red eye. Trim off faded flower stems to encourage more buds to form. Plants may be sheared back after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Division may be done in early spring or in the fall. Cut back to the ground in spring. Downy or powdery mildew is sometimes a problem. Possibly hardy to Zone 3.
Further details for
Potentilla × hopwoodiana
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
Salmon
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Edging
Massed
Height
40-50 cm
16-20 inches
Spread
40-45 cm
16-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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