Potentilla, Abbotswood

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Abbotswood’

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 2-3’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

A tough, small shrub great for exposed areas

Single petaled, pure white flowers

Makes a great clipped low hedge, feature, or accent shrub

Small, green foliage

Blooms from mid June to September/October

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight

Soil tolerant

Exfoliating papery bark on mature branches

Moderately drought tolerant once established; does not like soggy areas

Slow-Medium Growth Rate: 4-8”/year

Row Spacing: 18-20” apart

Individual Spacing: 3’ apart

Non-suckering

May be susceptible to spider mites in hot, tight corners; spray with garden hose to remove

Native to the Prairies

Plant Care:

- Prune to shape first thing in spring and to encourage flowering. - Pruning also recommended in fall to prevent snow load breakage or bending due to heavy seed pod set

Description

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 2-3’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

A tough, small shrub great for exposed areas
Single petaled, pure white flowers
Makes a great clipped low hedge, feature, or accent shrub
Small, green foliage
Blooms from mid June to September/October
Requires 6+ hours of sunlight
Soil tolerant
Exfoliating papery bark on mature branches
Moderately drought tolerant once established; does not like soggy areas
Slow-Medium Growth Rate: 4-8”/year
Row Spacing: 18-20” apart
Individual Spacing: 3’ apart
Non-suckering
May be susceptible to spider mites in hot, tight corners; spray with garden hose to remove
Native to the Prairies