Botanical profile

Potentilla fruticosa 'Limelight'

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

Potentilla fruticosa 'Limelight', also known as 'Limelight' shrubby cinquefoil, is a deciduous ornamental shrub with a compact and rounded habit, appreciated for its bright and long-lasting lemon-yellow blooms. From early summer until the first frosts, it produces a continuous profusion of single, bright, and vibrant flowers that illuminate borders and beds in full sun. Its finely cut green foliage offers a light and elegant texture throughout the season. Very hardy and undemanding, Potentilla fruticosa 'Limelight' tolerates poor, dry, or slightly alkaline soils, provided drainage is adequate. Ideal for borders, low hedges, or mass planting, it is a reliable and durable choice for providing a constant colorful presence in Nordic residential landscapes.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Fertilization
Light compost in spring, low maintenance
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates poor and dry soils
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Lemon yellow
Fruiting
Small achenes without ornamental interest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded compact, dense structured habit
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
90 cm (35 in)
Width
90 cm (35 in)
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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