Shrubby cinquefoil typically starts flowering in May.
shrubby cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa 'Fargo' DAKOTA SUNSPOT
Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa 'Fargo' DAKOTA SUNSPOT) is a versatile and colorful plant that is perfect for landscaping. It bears bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, and has semi-evergreen small, light-green foliage throughout the season. The shrub grows up to four feet wide and two feet high and prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate water. It is drought tolerant once established and is ideal as a border, groundcover, accent piece, or in containers. This beauty will brighten up any garden.
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
