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Garden Diary
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Potentilla ‘Volcan’
Hybrid Cinquefoil |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.440.240
There are several hybrid Cinquefoils that are wonderful additions to the sunny perennial border. These are cousins to the more familiar shrubby Potentilla. Plants form a low mound of strawberry-like leaves, bearing branches of cup-shaped flowers, beginning in early summer. This selection features blooms of bright scarlet, with a contrasting yellow eye. An easy and long-lived perennial. Plants may be sheared back after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Division may be done in early spring or in the fall. Worth considering for mixed tubs or containers. Best in full sun.
Further details for
Potentilla ‘Volcan’
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
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Red
Yellow
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
30-40 cm
12-16 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 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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