Potentilla f. 'Lemon Meringue'? - C3.5

Description
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Lemon Meringue'® (Potentilla fruticosa) is a compact, roundish small shrub that produces light yellow, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from May to October. The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Lemon Meringue'® also has fingered, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 90 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Potentilla fruticosa 'Bailmeringue'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bronze autumn colouring * suitable for containers * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Shrubby cinquefoil 'Lemon Meringue'®s are dark green, fingered. They are about 1 - 3 cm in size. Shrubby cinquefoil 'Lemon Meringue'® turns bright bronze in autumn.

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Lemon Meringue'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Shrubby cinquefoil 'Lemon Meringue'® is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 60 - 90 cm wide.

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 soil 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 thoroughly, 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 light yellow, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear from May to October.

Use
Tub, hedge (pruning), specimen, group planting, bee pasture, bed edging, ground cover

Root
Potentilla fruticosa 'Lemon Meringue'® is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.