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POTENTILLA thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet'
Commonly known as Buttercup shrub, Fivefinger, Scarlet cinquefoil
Herbaceous forms
Dark-centred flowers of rich red. Bright green strawberry-like leaves
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southern USA, Mexico -
Deciduous5- to 7-palmate leaves to 5cm (2in) long composed of lance-shaped, coarsely toothed leaflets
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Red
Raspberry-red, dark red centres. 2.5cm (1in) across -
Saucer-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Tufted to 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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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Potentilla - Growing Guide