shrubby cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa 'Fargo' DAKOTA SUNSPOT
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa 'Fargo' DAKOTA SUNSPOT) prefers moist, well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It will benefit from 1-2 deep waterings per week in spring and summer and once every 1-2 weeks in fall and winter. Water until the top 4-6 inches of soil is damp and let the soil dry out slightly before watering again. Avoid over-watering, as it can cause root rot.
sunlight
Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa 'Fargo' DAKOTA SUNSPOT) is best grown in full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. The more sun it gets, the more it will thrive! In particularly hot climates, some afternoon shade is beneficial.If the shrubby cinquefoil is in a shadier spot it will be less colorful and have fewer flowers. The plant won't be as vigorous and may be more disease-prone.
pruning
Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa "Fargo" Dakota Sunsport) should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before it starts actively growing. Pruning is best done with hand pruners, shears or clippers and should concentrate on removing any dead, broken or diseased branches, as well as trimming back overgrown and leggy shoots. Removing about a third of the oldest wood every 2 to 4 years can help encourage new growth and flowering. Pruning should also be used to encourage bushier and more compact growth.
