Pink Princess Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Princess'

Pronunciation: poh-ten-TILL-uh froo-tih-KOH-suh
SKU #31374
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This delightful dwarf shrub is perfect for the front of a border with cheerful clear pink flowers that appear throughout summer and into fall against the fine textured, gray-green foliage. Shade tolerant but showiest in full sun, this hardy robust plant withstands poor soils and needs little more than an annual pruning to maintain its neat form. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeLate Spring to Early Fall
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsMaiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea); Catmint (Nepeta); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Spruce (Picea)
Care InstructionsThrives in light, well-drained, sandy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate dry spells. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune lightly after flowering.
Details
Bloom TimeLate Spring to Early Fall
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsMaiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea); Catmint (Nepeta); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Spruce (Picea)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in light, well-drained, sandy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate dry spells. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune lightly after flowering.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.