Potentilla nepalensis
Nepalese cinquefoil
P. nepalensis is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial up to 90cm in height, with strawberry-like leaves composed of five broad leaflets. Branched, red-tinged stems bear loose clusters of dark red or dark pink flowers 2.5cm in width
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| 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
- Clump forming
- 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
- W Himalaya, Nepal, Pakistan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in autumn or spring, or by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Might die back naturally at the end of the season but otherwise cut back stems that remain to ground level in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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