Botanical profile

Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Gem'

Latin name
Potentilla fruticosa 'Yellow Gem'
Common name
Shrubby cinquefoil 'Yellow Gem'
Type
Shrub
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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, keep soil slightly moist
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
Bright yellow
Fruiting
Few brown achenes.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, rounded shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 ft (60 cm)
Width
90 cm (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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