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Pink Princess Potentilla
Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Princess'
Pronunciation: poh-ten-TILL-uh froo-tih-KOH-suh
SKU #31374
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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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea); Catmint (Nepeta); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Spruce (Picea) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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
| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea); Catmint (Nepeta); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Spruce (Picea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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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About Us
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.