Potentilla Shrubs (Cinquefoils)

Potentilla (PŌ-ten-til-luh), commonly known as Bush Cinquefoil (SINK-foil), meaning “five-leaved”, is a nod to the five leaves (some have more or less) in its compounded leaves. Its blossoms are five-petalled as well, though some varieties are now being produced with double petals. It is a hardy, deciduous shrub appreciated for its long blooming season and cheerful, buttercup-shaped flowers. Available in a gorgeous number of colored blossoms, they have been described as having the entire spectrum of a gorgeous sunset. Just imagine them all planted together! Potentilla provides a cheerful pop of color from mid-spring through mid-fall, a pleasing addition to gardens, borders, and hedges. Its foliage is described as finely textured, in various shades of green, including grayish-green. The Cinquefoil shrub itself has a relatively compact, mounded habit, though it tends to color outside of the lines a bit. Potentilla thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, even if your soil is not ‘perfect’. Potentilla shrubs are highly drought-tolerant, once established, deer-resistant, cold-hardy and about as low maintenance as you can get.

At GrowJoy, we take great care in cultivating our Potentilla starter plants using sustainable practices to ensure they are safe for your garden and beneficial to pollinators. Each plant is nurtured to develop a strong root system, allowing it to establish quickly and thrive in your landscape. We guarantee that every Potentilla plant will arrive in excellent condition, ready to enhance your outdoor spaces with its cheery presence and easy-care nature.

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