Botanical profile

Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Bellissima'

Latin name
Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Bellissima'
Common name
Shrubby cinquefoil 'Bella Bellissima'
Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Bellissima', known as shrubby cinquefoil 'Bella Bellissima', is a compact deciduous shrub renowned for its abundant flowering and very decorative vibrant pink hue. This variety forms a small, dense, rounded bush that is perfect for borders, rockeries, and sunny flowerbeds. From early summer to early autumn, the shrub is covered in a multitude of intense pink flowers, sometimes subtly nuanced with paler tones in the center, creating a luminous and elegant effect in the garden for several months. This prolonged flowering attracts pollinating insects and adds a colorful touch to landscape designs. Its fine grayish-green foliage creates a light texture that beautifully highlights the flowers. Very hardy and easy to grow, this potentilla adapts well to ordinary well-drained soils, tolerates drought once established, and is very resistant to cold climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, tolerates drought well once established
Fertilization
Light compost in spring, undemanding
Soil type
Ordinary to poor, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Bright pink
Fruiting
Small, not very ornamental dried fruits
Foliage color
Grayish green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, rounded shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 ft (60 cm)
Width
90 cm (3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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