Botanical profile

Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White'

Latin name
Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White'
Common name
Shrubby cinquefoil 'McKay's White'
Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White', also known as McKay's White shrubby cinquefoil, is a deciduous shrub highly valued for its abundant flowering and excellent hardiness. This variety forms a compact and dense bush that fits perfectly into borders, rock gardens, sunny flower beds, and low-maintenance landscapes. From early summer until early autumn, the shrub is covered with a multitude of luminous pure white flowers that elegantly contrast with its fine grayish-green foliage. This prolonged flowering attracts pollinating insects and adds a touch of freshness to the garden for several months. Its regular habit and light texture make it an excellent choice for mass plantings or small gardens. Very hardy and undemanding, this potentilla toler tolerates ordinary soils, drought once established, and urban conditions.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Soil type
Ordinary to poor, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pure white
Fruiting
Small achenes without ornamental interest
Foliage color
Grayish green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, rounded shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
75 cm (2 ft)
Width
3 ft (1 m)
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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