Pink Princess Potentilla
Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Princess'
Pronunciation: poh-ten-TILL-uh froo-tih-KOH-suh
SKU #31374
| 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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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Blooms | Late Spring to Early Fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| 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 | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
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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.