Abbotswood Potentilla
Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'
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Shrubs: Flowering Shrub
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
An excellent dwarf shrub that will provide brilliant summer interest with masses of bright white blooms that cover the fine green foliage, long after many plants have stopped flowering.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright Rounded
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Seasonal Feeding
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division