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POTENTILLA 'Gibson's Scarlet'
Commonly known as Buttercup shrub, Cinquefoil

Herbaceous forms
Bright red dazzling flowers with black centre
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousSoft green leaves
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Red
Bright red -
Saucer-shaped3cm (1¼in) across
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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