Potentilla / Shrubby Cinquefoil

Dasiphora fruticosa (syn. Potentilla fruticosa)

Cultivars: 'Goldfinger', 'Abbotswood', 'Happy Face Pink'

Shrubby cinquefoil is a compact, long-blooming shrub valued for its reliability and extended flowering season. From late spring through summer, it produces small five-petaled flowers in shades of yellow, white, or soft pink. Its tidy, mounded habit makes it ideal for foundation beds, low borders, and mass plantings. It provides consistent color without becoming overgrown and performs well in water-wise landscapes.

Plant Characteristics
Genus
Dasiphora (syn. Potentilla)
Species
Dasiphora fruticosa (syn. Potentilla fruticosa)
Cultivar
‘Goldfinger’, ‘Abbotswood’, ‘Happy Face Pink’
Family
Rosaceae
Plant Characteristics
Flowering
Native
Pollinator-Friendly
Plant Color
Green
Flower Color
White, yellow, pink
Bloom Time
Spring To Fall
Height
1-4'
Width
1-5'
Water Use
Low
Care Instructions

Potentilla performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. It has low water needs once established and tolerates drought conditions well. Water consistently during establishment, then reduce irrigation frequency. Pruning is typically light and done in early spring to shape and remove any winter-damaged stems. It does not require fall cutback. Winter protection is generally unnecessary in Rocky Mountain climates.