Potentilla recta

Sulfur cinquefoil, Upright cinquefoil, Rough fruited cinquefoil

Height × spread: 0.45m × 0.6m
Position: Full sun
Hardiness: Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
Flowers: Summer

Availability

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About this plant

This is a neat perennial with erect habit and palmate leaves. The leaves are like fingers, in the same form as a horse-chestnut, with toothy edges and a noticeably impressed central rib. The leaves are coloured grey-green. Long chunky stems hold clusters of flowers above the foliage. These are small, rounded, and yellow with each petal having a central notch so it appears distinctly heart-shaped. It flowers in July and August and is good for sunny situations.

Flower colour: Yellow
Foliage colour: Green
Variegated: No
Scent: No
Shape: Dome
Height: 0.45m
Spread: 0.6m
Season of interest: Summer
Flowers in: Summer
Evergreen: Evergreen
Garden style: Wild flower meadow, Seaside garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden

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