Scarlet cinquefoil typically starts flowering in May.
scarlet cinquefoil
Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet'
The Scarlet Cinquefoil (Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet') is an attractive perennial shrub with star-shaped flowers of bright red. Its neat clumps of attractive foliage and stems are made up of many small leaves which remain green through the seasons, and support the bright flowers which are clustered into round clusters of around 15-20 blooms and bloom continuously from mid-summer through autumn. This easy to grow species is often suitable for a border, pot or rockery and can provide a splash of vibrant colour to the garden. 'Monarch's Velvet' is also tolerant of some drought and can attract wildlife such as bees. A hardy and versatile plant, it can bring vibrant colour to many gardens.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Scarlet cinquefoil (Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet') needs regular, moderately deep watering for best performance. The soil should remain moist, but not wet. Water the plant deeply about once a week to ensure the soil gets thoroughly saturated; if soil feels dry, water more frequently. For best results, water in the morning so any excess moisture can evaporate during the day. Do not leave standing water, as this can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Scarlet cinquefoil (Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet') needs plenty of light during the day when grown outdoors. This species prefers full sun, which means it should receive at least 8 hours of sunlight per day to thrive. When grown indoors, it should be placed in a bright south- or southwest-facing location with full sun or bright filtered light for most of the day. Avoid placing it in direct afternoon sun or dark corners as this can cause the plant to become leggy and lack blooms.
pruning
Scarlet cinquefoil should only be pruned lightly and infrequently. It is best to prune in the spring or fall season, before new growth appears and after the flowers have faded. Pruning lightly may help to encourage the plant to create more bushy growth and also promote more vibrant flowers for the next season. To properly prune scarlet cinquefoil, remove any dead, diseased, or damaged stems. If the plant has become too large, some older branches can be selectively cut back. Take care not to prune too much or too heavily, as it can damage the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
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Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
