Potentilla fruticosa Limelight - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Limelight - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Limelight - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Limelight - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Limelight - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Limelight - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Limelight - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Limelight - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa Limelight
Shrubby cinquefoil, Golden hardhack, Hardhack, Prairie weed, Widdy
lovely young plant, received well packaged, has some flowers and some buds I can't wait to see it develop and enhance my garden I hope the promise will be fulfilled
christine, 11/05/2022
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Description
Potentilla fruticosa 'Limelight' is a variety of shrub Potentilla that is still relatively uncommon in France. It stands out for its remarkably extended flowering period, from May-June to September. Award-winning in England for its performance in the garden, it offers a multitude of small flowers that are quite unusual, with creamy-white cups slightly tinged with silver, warmed by a splash of primrose yellow in the centre. They continuously renew themselves on a very dense bush that seems unaffected by heat or the relative dryness of the soil. Generous and easy to grow in well-drained soil, it can fit anywhere, in flower beds, rock gardens, but also in large pots on the patio.
Potentilla fruticosa is a woody shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. The 'Limelight' variety is a deciduous and dense shrub, measuring about 1m (3ft) in all directions at maturity. The bush 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 a beautiful lightness to the dark olive green silhouette. A slight white hairiness on the underside of the leaves gives a silky and slightly silver appearance. Its delicate flowers are cup-shaped, 3cm (1in) in diameter, creamy white, slightly touched with pale yellow at the base, and lightly tinged with green, with golden stamens. 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, then loses some of its vigour during the season, depending on the moisture of the soil.
In full sun, Potentillas will deliver flowers with vibrant colours, while in partial shade, the colours will be slightly less vivid. Easy-to-grow plants, generously flowering and simply coloured, Potentillas are ideal for brightening up the garden or balcony, effortlessly and permanently. With their Scottish rose-like appearance and their very modest requirements, they can be used in multiple ways and installed anywhere: in flower beds, rock gardens, borders, low hedges, pots...under most climates and in any well-drained soil.
They will look beautiful when paired with Dahlias, Iris germanica, Achilleas, Gaura, Rudbeckias, poppies, nigellas, Centaurea. They will ideally associate with Mediterranean plants (Lavender, Rosemary, Cistus, Fennel, Helychrisum, Teucrium), for a warm and fragrant atmosphere. To create a contemporary 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 or clay, they can also be associated with dwarf or creeping Conifers, creeping Ceanothus or even groundcover and landscape roses.
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Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Potentilla
fruticosa
Limelight
Rosaceae
Shrubby cinquefoil, Golden hardhack, Hardhack, Prairie weed, Widdy
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Very easy to grow, Potentilla fruticosa 'Limelight' is hardy and can withstand low temperatures ,-15°C (5°F). 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.