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Shrubby cinquefoil

Shrubby cinquefoil

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Hardiness
Zone 2

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Common nameShrubby cinquefoil
FamilyRosaceae
GenusCinquefoil
SpeciesFruticosa
CultivarMount Everest
TypeShrub
Botanical nameShrubby cinquefoil

Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Mont Everest' (Potentilla fruticosa 'Mont Everest'). Potentilla fruticosa 'Mont Everest', known as Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Mont Everest', is a deciduous shrub with a compact, rounded habit, prized for its pure, luminous white blooms. From early summer until the first frosts, it produces an abundance of simple, brilliant white flowers that contrast with its finely cut green foliage. Very hardy and tolerant, it adapts to poorer soils provided they are well-drained. Ideal for borders, low hedges, or mass plantings, it offers long-lasting flowering and reliable structure in full sun landscapes.

To plant Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Mont Everest', choose a suitable exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is well-drained, tolerating poor soils. Water the root ball before planting and ensure water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the soil moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the crown clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering soil richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow a width of 1 m (3 ft) to organize this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1 m (3 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.

Potentille arbustive ‘Mont Everest’ (Potentilla fruticosa)

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

'-40°C

Watering

Moderate watering

Soil type

Well-drained, tolerates poor soils

Fertilization

Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)

Width / spread

1 m (3 ft)

Flower color

White

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Moderate

Growth habit

Dense rounded compact

Bloom period

Summer

Fruiting

Small achenes of no ornamental value

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Yes