Potentilla fruticosa Citrus Tart - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Citrus Tart - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Citrus Tart - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Citrus Tart
Shrubby cinquefoil, Golden hardhack, Hardhack, Prairie weed, Widdy
Plant en vie mais pas très vigoureuse. J'attends la belle saison pour voir ....." "Young plant alive but not very vigorous. I'm waiting for the growing season to see ....
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Description
Potentilla fruticosa 'Citrus Tart' is a variety of shrub potentilla that is still relatively uncommon and is distinguished by its remarkably long flowering period, from May-June until the end of autumn. It offers a multitude of double, very bright yellow flowers with large round petals. They constantly renew themselves on a very dense bush that seems undisturbed by heat or the relative dryness of the soil. Generous and easy to grow in well-drained soil, it fits anywhere, in flower beds, in a rockery but also in large pots on the patio. This variety also has the ability to attract butterflies.
Potentilla fruticosa is a woody shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. The 'Citrus Tart' variety is a deciduous and dense shrub, measuring between 60 and 90 cm (24 and 35in) in all directions at maturity. The shrub has a rounded habit, sometimes wider than it is tall, with slender branches. Its foliage is deciduous, and the small size of the leaves, which are divided into narrow leaflets, gives the dark green silhouette a beautiful lightness. A slight white hairiness on the underside of the leaves gives a silky and slightly silver appearance. Its double flowers, 3 cm (1in) in diameter, are a bright yellow, slightly touched with green, and have golden stamens. Each flower has 18 to 25 petals, arranged in inflorescences. The abundant flowering starts between May and June and lasts until the first frost, if the autumn is mild. It is more intense at the beginning of summer and then loses some of its vigour during the season, depending on the coolness of the soil.
In full sun, potentillas will deliver flowers with vibrant colours, while in partial shade the colour will be slightly less intense. Easy-care plants, generously flowering and simply colourful, potentillas are ideal for brightening up the garden or balcony. With their Scottish rose-like appearance and their very modest requirements, they can be used in multiple ways and planted anywhere: in flower beds, rockeries, borders, low hedges, pots...in most climates and in any well-drained soil.
They will have a beautiful effect when planted alongside Dahlias, Iris germanica, Achilleas, Gaura, Rudbeckias, poppies, Nigella, Centaurea. They will ideally combine with Mediterranean plants (Lavender, Rosemary, Cistus, Fennel, Helychrisum, Teucrium), for a warm and fragrant atmosphere. To create a very graphic scene, they can be paired with plants with a more slender or tousled habit (Phormiums, Grasses, Euphorbias, Crocosmias). On a slope or rockery, where they will be ideally placed if your garden soil is heavy and clay, they can be mixed with dwarf or creeping Conifers, creeping Ceanothus or groundcover and landscape Roses.
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Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Potentilla
fruticosa
Citrus Tart
Rosaceae
Shrubby cinquefoil, Golden hardhack, Hardhack, Prairie weed, Widdy
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Very easy to grow, Potentilla fruticosa 'Citrus Tart' is hardy and tolerates low temperatures (-15°C). It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position. Its only real requirement is the nature of the soil where it is planted. It requires ordinary, poor, sandy, or even rocky and well-drained soil. It is also possible to lighten the soil at the time of planting by adding sand and gravel to improve drainage. It is also drought tolerant once established. The shrubby Potentilla does not require much maintenance. It flowers on the shoots of the same year, and a simple annual pruning is necessary to refresh it. It is recommended to prune back the stems that have borne flowers the previous year in early spring, just above a bud, in order to stimulate regrowth and maintain the beautifully bushy shape of your Potentilla. It is also desirable to remove faded flowers to encourage flowering to continue for a long time.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.