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Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'-Compact Shrub-Attracts Pollinators 3 Gallon

Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'-Compact Shrub-Attracts Pollinators 3 Gallon

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'

Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'

Description

Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger', commonly known as 'Goldfinger' Cinquefoil, is a hardy deciduous shrub known for its vibrant yellow flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall. Its compact size and dense foliage make it an excellent choice for borders and rock gardens.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use in borders, rock gardens, and as a low hedge. It can also be used in container gardening and is suitable for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Goldfinger' Cinquefoil
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Lavender, Salvia, and ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in spring or fall
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moderate moisture, drought tolerant once established
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Requires minimal care once established
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