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Herbaceous Perennial

Potentilla atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

Himalayan cinquefoil

A semi-evergreen perennial reaching 50cm. It has neat 5-leaflet green leaves with silver hairs giving the appearance of a white margin. Yellow 5-petalled flowers with orange bases, grow all summer into early autumn

Synonyms
Potentilla atrosanguinea yellow-flowered
Potentilla atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla leucrochroa
see morePotentilla argyrophylla var. leucochroa
Potentilla argyrophylla
Potentilla atrosanguinea var. leucochroa
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Orange Green
Autumn Yellow Orange Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous or Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
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

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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