Potentilla 'Gibson's Scarlet'
cinquefoil
Long sprays of bright scarlet, saucer-shaped flowers with bright yellow anthers appear all summer long above clumps of pretty, strawberry-like leaves....
9cm pot
£9.99
available to order from late spring
3 × 9cm pots
£24.99
£8.33 each
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Long sprays of bright scarlet, saucer-shaped flowers with bright yellow anthers appear all summer long above clumps of pretty, strawberry-like leaves. This low-growing perennial is a perfect front-of-border plant for a bold planting scheme based on 'hot' colours. Given a sunny, well-drained site, Potentilla 'Gibson's Scarlet' is easy to grow, producing a succession of flowers from June to August, although it will also brighten up a partially shady spot in the garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Potentilla Gibson's Scarlet:
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil, as they flower best with good light and won’t thrive in waterlogged ground. Improve the planting area with garden compost to help moisture retention and establish the plant well. Water regularly during the first season, then only in prolonged dry spells once settled.
Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure to keep the soil moist and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming through summer.
Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring, replanting vigorous sections to maintain shape and flowering performance. This keeps the plant healthy and prevents the centre becoming woody over time.
Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure to keep the soil moist and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming through summer.
Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring, replanting vigorous sections to maintain shape and flowering performance. This keeps the plant healthy and prevents the centre becoming woody over time.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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