Potentilla nepalensis 'Melton Fire'

Also Known As

Melton Fire Nepal Cinquefoil

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Potentilla nepalensis 'Melton Fire' plant details

Potentilla nepalensis 'Melton Fire' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Potentilla nepalensis 'Melton Fire'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Potentilla nepalensis 'Melton Fire'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An almost perpetual flowering hybrid, this 12" x 18" mounder produces its large bicolored strawberry-red and lemon-yellow flowers all summer. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Melton Fire Potentilla is a spreading hardy perennial with very large rich bicolor strawberry red and lemon flowers blooming summer to fall. Growing 18" tall in sun to part shade. One year old fully rooted 4" pots

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Charming, small perennial, to only 18-24" tall and wide, with strawberry like leaves and, beginning in early summer, lots of mauve flowers with rose centers. Can be sheared after blooming to refresh the foliage and encourage new blooms. Best in sun to part shade with regular summer water. Not fussy about soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.