Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace' (Shrubby cinquefoil 'Red Ace')
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1m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace'
Other names: Shrubby cinquefoil 'Red Ace'
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Genus: Potentilla
Variety or cultivar: 'Red Ace' _ 'Red Ace' is a spreading, deciduous shrub with small, grey-green leaves and bright red flowers with yellow centres from early summer through to autumn.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace' is: Deciduous
Flower: Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Habit: Bushy, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Pests: Generally pest-free
Diseases: Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace' (Shrubby cinquefoil 'Red Ace') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in moist but free-draining or free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade although moist soil and partial sun promote longer-lasting flowers
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Deciduous
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I have been told that Potentilla Red Ace is an evergreen plant, but according to my research its deciduous ? I've never owned this variety so am not sure.
Any advise much appreciated
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- Posted: Tue. 7th September 2010 16:58
- Last reply: Tue. 7th September 2010 20:35
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