Botanical profile

Potentilla fruticosa 'Jackmanii'

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

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Jackmanii’, also known as Jackman's Bush Cinquefoil, is a deciduous shrub with a rounded, dense habit, renowned for its exceptionally abundant pure white blooms. From early summer until the first frosts, it becomes covered in a multitude of simple, bright white flowers, creating a luminous effect in sunny beds and borders. Its finely cut green foliage provides a delicate and stable texture throughout the season. Very hardy and tolerant, Potentilla fruticosa ‘Jackmanii’ copes well with difficult conditions, including poorer soils and dry spells once established. Ideal for low hedges, borders, or mass plantings, it offers a durable and reliable solution for continuous flowering in northern gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates various soils
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pure white
Fruiting
Small achenes of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded and dense, structured habit
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1 m (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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