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    Potentilla atrosanguinea

    Also Known As

    • Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Himalayan cinquefoil'
    • Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Red'
    • Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Rot'
    • Himalayan cinquefoil
    • Rot Cinquefoil
    • Ruby cinquefoil

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Potentilla atrosanguinea plant details

    Potentilla atrosanguinea is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Potentilla atrosanguinea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Potentilla atrosanguinea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Two feet tall or so in bloom, nice silvery foliage and large flowers an intense shade of red. Extremely showy and striking. Zone 5.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Brightly silvered foliage and bright, bright red ("rot") potentilla flowers on a robust, mounding plant.(This plant was originally named in Germany, hence its unflattering, in English, cultivar name.) Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Clump forming perennial with deep red flowers long bloom time.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Potentilla atrosanguinea plant

    How to Grow Potentilla atrosanguinea

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

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