Rough-fruited cinquefoil
Potentilla recta
Also known as
Sulphur cinquefoil
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
65cm | Max | 50cm |
40cm | Min | 40cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Rough-fruited cinquefoil Overview
This perennial produces hairy stems about 45cm long. The leaves are hand-shaped with 35mm leaflets. The flowers are about 25mm wide, bright yellow and are produced very freely from early summer.
How to propagate Rough-fruited cinquefoil
Division
You can propagate by division in the spring. Division in autumn.
Seed
From seeds.
Other uses of Rough-fruited cinquefoil
Attracts bees. Tall species, such as the shrubs, are useful in borders. Dwarf Potentillas are good for rock gardens and in containers. Suitable for coastal conditions.