Potentilla f. 'New Dawn' - P13

Description
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'New Dawn' (Potentilla fruticosa) is a bushy, broad small shrub that produces pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from June to October. The Shrubby cinquefoil 'New Dawn' 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. 80 cm wide.

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 'New Dawn's are dark green, fingered. They are about 1 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Shrubby cinquefoil 'New Dawn' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Shrubby cinquefoil 'New Dawn' is a bushy and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and is approx. 50 - 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 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 pink-coloured, cupped flowers appear from June to October.

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

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