Genus containing over 500 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, annuals, and a few
biennials. Found growing in the northern hemisphere in meadows and mountain screes. They
have pinnate or 3-7 palmate leaves, which maybe wrinkled or deeply veined. The flowers are
5-petaled, saucer or cup shaped, but occasionally are star shaped. Ranging in colors of yellow,
white, orange, pink, or red, the flowers are the main focus of the potentilla plant. Our
potentilla plant offerings are top performing perennials that bring bloom power and ornate
foliage to the garden border.
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- Plant in a well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter or already has an
adequate amount of organic matter.
- Add compost to the planting hole to feed a growing plant and to encourage an even soil
moisture.
- Before planting make sure the pH of your soil is within a 5.5-7.0 for optimum growth
and flowering.
- Potentilla plants enjoy full sun, but will tolerate partial shade.
- If planting in containers make sure to add sand to the planting medium to aid in drainage.
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