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shining cinquefoil

Potentilla nitida

Genus: Potentilla
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A diminutive evergreen alpine to a height of 10cm, with silver, palmate hairy leaves and deep pink, saucer-shaped flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyLoamClay

NeutralAlkalineAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a rock garden, scree bed, alpine trough or sink in well-drained soil or compost in full sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in autumn or spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side BordersPatio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years