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    POTENTILLA 'Gibson's Scarlet'
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    POTENTILLA 'Gibson's Scarlet'

    Commonly known as Buttercup shrub, Cinquefoil

    AWARD
    Herbaceous forms

    Bright red dazzling flowers with black centre
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Soft green leaves
    • Red
      Bright red
    • Saucer-shaped
      3cm (1¼in) across
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump-forming perennial
    • 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
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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