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staghorn cinquefoil

Potentilla × tonguei

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Genus: Potentilla
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: Tongue cinquefoil

About this plant

An herbaceous perennial to 12cm in height, forming a clump of spreading stems bearing dark green leaves with 3-5 obovate leaflets. Red-centred, apricot yellow flowers are borne in loose clusters in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years