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Rosaceae
Trees and shrubs
Shrubby cinquefoil 'Yellow Gem'
Hardiness
Zone 2
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Family
Rosaceae
Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Gem', also known as Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Yellow Gem', is a deciduous ornamental shrub cherished for its long and bright flowering season and its excellent hardiness. This compact variety forms a small, dense, and rounded bush that is perfect for borders, flowerbeds, rockeries, and low-maintenance landscapes. From early summer until early autumn, the shrub is covered in an abundance of bright, vibrant yellow flowers resembling small wild rose blooms. This prolonged flowering attracts pollinators and adds a luminous touch to the garden for several months. Its fine, grayish-green foliage creates a soft, light texture that highlights the flowers. Very tolerant and easy to grow, Potentilla adapts well to ordinary soils and is highly resistant to cold, wind, and urban conditions.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Bright yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom period
Summer
Fruiting
Few brown achenes.
Maximum height
2 ft (60 cm)
Maximum width
90 cm (3 ft)
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
