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    POTENTILLA
    POTENTILLA megalantha
    POTENTILLA megalantha
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    POTENTILLA megalantha

    Commonly known as Buttercup shrub, Cinquefoil

    Herbaceous forms

    Clump forming perennial with saucer-shaped yellow flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. P. fragiformis
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Eastern Asia, Japan
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      3-palmate leaves to 8cm (3in) long, with coarsely scalloped leaflets slightly hairy above and more hairy beneath
    • Saucer-shaped
      3-4cm (1¼-1½in) across
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      15cm (6in)
    • Herbaceous
      Compact, clump-forming perennial. Produces erect cymes of 3-7 flowers
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        15cm (6in)
      		  
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    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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