Happy Face® Orange Potentilla
Shrub
- Cheery orange color stays vibrant all summer long!
- Durable native shrub from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Deters deer but attracts pollinators.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 2-7, full sun/part sun, up to 2.5′ tall x 3′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Potentilla is a hardy flowering shrub native to North America that is loved for its versatility. Hundreds of flowers fill this medium-sized shrub, which can be used in many ways, from cottage gardens and woodland areas to urban landscapes! The flowers attract butterflies and bees and are a great addition to any pollinator garden.
Details
Common name: Potentilla, Shrubby cinquefoil, Tundra rose
Zone: 2-7
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun) or filtered light through the day.
Height x width: 2-3'
Flower color: Orange
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Late spring-frost
Bloom time: Summer, spring, fall
Features: Proven Winners, native, ground covers, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Ground cover, edging, perennial gardens, landscaping.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)/filtered light.
Water: Average water needs; drought tolerant once established
Space: Min 2' apart.
Fertilizing: One application of a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs in early spring is sufficient.
Winterizing: A good 2-3"" layer of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: Regular pruning is not required, but plants do benefit from a hard trim to rejuvenate them every 3-5 years
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.