Potentilla f. 'Goldfinger' - 30-40 CM C3
Potentilla f. 'Goldfinger' - 30-40 CM C3
Description
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Goldfinger' (Potentilla fruticosa) is a bushy, broad small shrub that produces yellow, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from June to October. The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Goldfinger' also has fingered, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.
Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Potentilla 'Goldfinger'.
Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies
* suitable for containers
* easy to care for
* resistant to urban climates and deer
Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Shrubby cinquefoil 'Goldfinger's are medium green, fingered. They are about 1 - 3 cm in size.
Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.
Frost hardiness
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Goldfinger' has good frost hardiness.
Growth
Shrubby cinquefoil 'Goldfinger' is a bushy and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. It usually grows 10 - 40 cm per year.
Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.
Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.
Soil
Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.
Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).
Tasks
- Fertilise: Monthly from April to August
- Mulching: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: March.
Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.
- To increase vigour and flowering, the plant should be cut back a hand's breadth above the ground every 3-5 years.
Flower
The yellow, cup-shaped flowers appear from June to October.
Use
Tub, hedge (pruning), specimen, group planting, bee pasture, bed edging, ground cover
Root
Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

- Article number132
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EAN codePOFGOLDF-2030040C3
- Latin namePotentilla f. 'Goldfinger'
- catalogLandscape shop