Potentilla atrosanguinea
dark crimson cinquefoil
P. atrosanguinea is a clump-forming perennial with three-lobed leaves covered in silky hairs. The red, orange or yellow flowers are carried in loose, open sprays on wiry stems in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Potentilla can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous shrubs, or annuals, with palmately or pinnately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, saucer-shaped, 5-petalled flowers appearing over a long period
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya to Tibet
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
After flowering, remove the flower stems at ground level
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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