How to tend a Potentilla fruticosa

Also known as: Pentaphylloides fruticosa (L.) O.Schwarz, Potentilla fruticosa L., Tormentilla fruticosa (L.) Stokes, Fragaria fruticosa (L.) Crantz, Potentilla prostrata Lapeyr., Pentaphylloides elata Salisb., Pentaphylloides fruticosa subsp. floribunda (Pursh) M.La¡nz, Comocarpa fruticosa (L.) Rydb., Potentilla fruticosa unranked typica Regel & Herder

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade, avoid strong direct light

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Rosaceae, Potentilla
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period June-September
Flower colors
yellow, fruit color brown
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