Potentilla 'White Queen' (White Queen Cinquefoil)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusPotentilla
Cultivar'White Queen'

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2 - 6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-45
Temperature (°F)-40
Height60 cm
Spread40 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeBushy, rounded shrub with slender but dense upright stems.
LandscapeBorders and beds.
PropagationCuttings.
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil of any type or acidity in full sun to partial shade.
PestsSpider mites, mildew and fungal leaf spot.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreen and tomentose on new growth. Reddish-green and somewhat hairy on mature growth.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall, scaled brown tomentose buds approximately 6 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionSpring leaves are silky grey green turning dark green when mature. Leaflets are narrow and elliptical in shape; arranged palmately. Leaf size ranges from 1.2-2.5 cm long.
Flower DescriptionAbundant bright, cheery, white saucer-shaped flowers with five petals. Size ranges from 2.5-3.8 cm across.
Fruit DescriptionVery small achene approximately 1 mm in length and brown in colour.

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