Botanical profile

Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty'

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

Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty', known as shrubby cinquefoil 'Pink Beauty', is a deciduous ornamental shrub with a compact, rounded habit, prized for its particularly abundant, soft pink blossoms. From early summer until the first frosts, it is covered in a multitude of delicate pink flowers that illuminate sunny beds and borders. Its finely cut green foliage adds a light and elegant texture to the landscape. Very hardy and undemanding, Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty' tolerates poor soils and drier conditions once established, provided drainage is adequate. Ideal for borders, low hedges, or mass plantings, it provides a reliable and long-lasting solution for ensuring color and structure all summer long 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 poor and dry soils
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
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
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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