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Potentilla megalantha (Large-flowered cinquefoil)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.25m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Potentilla megalantha

Other names: Large-flowered cinquefoil, Potentilla fragariiformis


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Genus: Potentilla

Species: P. megalantha - P. megalantha is a mound forming shrub with soft silvery foliage, turning yellow in autumn, and bright orange-yellow flowers, stained deeper orange at the center.

Potentilla megalantha is: Deciduous

Flower: Bright-yellow in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in Summer

Habit: Clump-forming

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Pests: Generally pest-free

Diseases: Generally disease-free

General care

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Potentilla megalantha (Large-flowered cinquefoil) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in poor, free-draining soil in a sunny position.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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