sulphur cinquefoil
Potentilla recta 'Warrenii'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Lemon yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Sulphur cinquefoil (Potentilla recta 'Warrenii') requires moderate amounts of water at regular intervals to thrive. It should be watered when the top inch of soil in its pot is dry. During its active growing season, water deeply and regularly about once a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering to about once every 2 weeks, or when the soil is dry. Overwatering should be avoided as it can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Sulphur cinquefoil enjoys full sun exposure and prefers 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can tolerate some shade, but will likely not produce flowers as effectively in such conditions. This plant should be planted in an area where it will receive the most sunlight possible throughout the day.
pruning
Pruning sulphur cinquefoil, a vigorous and hardy perennial, is best done in early summer. Prune back a third of the plant, focusing on the oldest wood. Cut back any dead or diseased stems. Depending on the size of the plant, the shoots may also require cutting to keep the shrub from becoming overgrown. Generally, it should be cut back regularly each year to promote new growth and keep it attractive.
