Botanical profile

Potentilla fruticosa 'Orangeade'

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

Potentilla fruticosa 'Orangeade', also known as Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Orangeade', is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its vibrant blooms and excellent hardiness. This variety forms a small, dense, rounded bush that fits easily into borders, rockeries, and sunny flower beds. From early summer until early autumn, the shrub is covered in an abundance of bright orange to apricot-orange flowers, sometimes subtly tinged with yellow at the center. This warm and original coloring brings a vibrant touch to the garden for several months. Its fine grayish-green foliage creates a light texture that beautifully highlights the blooms. Very tolerant and easy to grow, this potentilla adapts to a wide variety of well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established, as well as urban conditions and cold climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
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
Apricot orange
Fruiting
Small, not very ornamental dried fruits
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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