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POTENTILLA fruticosa 'Red Ace'
Commonly known as Buttercup shrub, Shrubby cinquefoil
Red
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DeciduousPinnate, grey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long, composed of usually 5 or 7 narrowly oblong leaflets.
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Height1m (39in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading shrub. Produces flowers singly, or in cymes of 3.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sunFades in strong sunlight.
POTENTILLA fruticosa 'Red Ace'
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Additional Features
Good to knowBlooms over a long period from late spring to mid autumn.
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originGarden origin. UK. Hopleys Nursery, Herts.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped4cm (1½in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 7Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Potentilla - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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