Potentilla f. 'Mango Tango' - C3.5

Description
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Mango Tango'® (Potentilla fruticosa) is a bushy, broad dwarf shrub that produces orange-yellow, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from June to October. The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Mango Tango'® 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. 50 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Shrubby cinquefoil 'Mango Tango'®s are dark green, fingered. They are about 1 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Mango Tango'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Shrubby cinquefoil 'Mango Tango'® is a bushy and broad-growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 50 cm and is approx. 30 - 50 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 orange-yellow, cup-shaped flowers appear from June to October.

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