The cinquefoil is not only a popular ornamental shrub, but also a flowering ground cover. Which strains are your favorite Potentilla?
The cinquefoil (Potentilla), which belongs to the rose family, is a popular ornamental shrub or ground cover, depending on the variety. In terms of care, the cinquefoil is quite undemanding and is often planted in the rock garden, in a bed or in a bucket.Fingerbread 'Orange Shimmer'
The special thing about the 'orange shimmer' is the color change of the flowers at the end of the flowering period. Here the radiant yellow turns into a shimmering orange. The Potentilla fruticosa 'Orange Shimmer' is frost hardy and tolerates pruning well.
| 'Orange Shimmer' (Potentilla fruticosa 'Orange Shimmer') | |
|---|---|
| Flowering: | July - September |
| Growth: | 30 - 40 cm |
| Growth: | 40 - 50 cm |
| Usage: | Bedding, ground cover |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | permeable |
Fingerbush 'Lovely Pink'
The 'Lovely Pink' cinquefoil variety grows densely bushy and bears strong pink flowers well into October. This cinquefoil needs pruning in spring.
| Potentilla 'Lovely Pink' (Potentilla 'Lovely Pink' ®) | |
|---|---|
| Flowering: | June - October |
| Growth: | 80 - 100 cm |
| Growth: | 70 - 100 cm |
| Usage: | Rockery, borders, tubs, ground cover |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | normal |
Fingerbush 'Goldfinger'
The Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger' is one of the most popular varieties among the finger shrubs. It is easy to care for, hardy and can be planted as a ground cover or low hedge. A sunny location is particularly important to him.
| Finger shrub / Potentilla 'Goldfinger' (Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger') | |
|---|---|
| Flowering: | June - October |
| Growth: | 120 - 150 cm |
| Growth: | 75 - 120 cm |
| Usage: | Ground cover, low hedge |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | normal |
Cinquefoil 'Red Ace'
If you are looking for an alternative to the yellow cinquefoil, the 'Red Ace' variety - with its striking orange-red flowers - can be warmly recommended. The 'Red Ace' cinquefoil tolerates pruning, is easy to care for and hardy.
| Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace' (Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace') | |
|---|---|
| Flowering: | July - October |
| Growth: | 45 - 55 cm |
| Growth: | 40 - 100 cm |
| Usage: | Ground cover, flowering hedge |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | normal |
Fingerbeast 'Kobold'
Because of its dense growth, 'Kobold' is perfect as a low-growing hedge. This variety also grows in partial shade, is robust, easy to care for and hardy.
| Potentilla fruticosa 'Kobold' (Potentilla fruticosa 'Kobold') | |
|---|---|
| Flowering: | May - October |
| Growth: | 50 - 60 cm |
| Growth: | 50 - 70 cm |
| Usage: | Rock garden, hedge, bucket |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | normal |
Fingerbush 'Klondike'
The sun-loving cinquefoil Klondike is one of the early flowering varieties. This cinquefoil does not like drought, so do not forget to water it regularly. Otherwise, the 'Klondike' is quite undemanding and easy to care for.
| Potentilla 'Klondike' (Potentilla fruticosa 'Klondike') | |
|---|---|
| Flowering: | May - August |
| Growth: | 90 - 150 cm |
| Growth: | 90 - 130 cm |
| Usage: | Small shrub for single and group planting |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | normal |
Fingerbeast 'Princess'
The flower color immediately catches the eye,probably one of the reasons why this cinquefoil variety is so popular. The Potentilla fruticosa 'Princess' is very hardy and will delight the gardener with its flowers for half a year.
| Cinquefoil 'Princess' ® (Potentilla fruticosa 'Princess' ®) | |
|---|---|
| Flowering: | May - October |
| Growth: | 50 - 70 cm |
| Growth: | 30 - 50 cm |
| Usage: | Rock garden, bed, pot |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | normal |