Potentilla f. Marian Red Robin - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Red Robin'® (Potentilla fruticosa) is a bushy, broad small shrub that produces red, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from June to October. The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Red Robin'® 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. 60 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Potentilla 'Marian Red Robin', Potentilla 'Marrob'.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms 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 'Red Robin'®s are dark green, fingered. They are about 1 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'Red Robin'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Shrubby cinquefoil 'Red Robin'® is a bushy and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 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 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 red, cup-shaped flowers appear from June to October.

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

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