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POTENTILLA fruticosa 'Klondike'
Commonly known as Buttercup shrub, Shrubby cinquefoil
Bright gold
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DeciduousPinnate leaves to 4cm (1½in) long, composed of usually 5 or 7 narrowly oblong, bright green leaflets.
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YellowBright gold -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, bushy 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 sun
POTENTILLA fruticosa 'Klondike'
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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.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped4cm (1½in) across
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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.
RHS group 10 -
Seasonal InterestSummer
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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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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™.
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