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Potentilla, Goldfinger

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’

Priced by size: $24.99 – $29.99

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 2-3’

Growth Habit: Rounded 

Planting Location: Exposed  

Zone 2

 

 

  • A tough, small shrub great for poor, dry soils & windy/exposed areas 
  • Large, gold-yellow flowers atop small green, teardrop-shaped foliage
  • Exfoliating papery bark on mature branches
  • Blooms from mid June to September
  • Requires 6+ hours of sunlight 
  • Medium Growth Rate: 6-10”/year
  • Row Spacing: 1.5’ apart
  • Non-suckering 
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • May be susceptible to spider mites if growing in a crowded and sheltered area. Mites are easily removed by rinsing off the plant with a garden hose
  • Native to Manitoba

  • Butterfly

    Attracts Pollinators

  • Deer

    Deer Resistant

  • Bloomer

    Big Bloomer

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • wind

    Wind Tolerant

  • soil

    Soil Tolerant

  • cold

    Cold Tolerant

  • drought

    Drought Tolerant

  • native

    Native

Plant Care:

- Prune to shape first thing in spring, deadhead in fall ; spring pruning ensures the flowers bloom and the shrub maintains a more dense, appealing form - Mature plants: trim 6” off the top in late October to prevent snow damage and remove seed pods - Does not tolerate soggy soil

Description

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 2-3’

Growth Habit: Rounded 

Planting Location: Exposed  

Zone 2

 

 

  • A tough, small shrub great for poor, dry soils & windy/exposed areas 
  • Large, gold-yellow flowers atop small green, teardrop-shaped foliage
  • Exfoliating papery bark on mature branches
  • Blooms from mid June to September
  • Requires 6+ hours of sunlight 
  • Medium Growth Rate: 6-10”/year
  • Row Spacing: 1.5’ apart
  • Non-suckering 
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • May be susceptible to spider mites if growing in a crowded and sheltered area. Mites are easily removed by rinsing off the plant with a garden hose
  • Native to Manitoba

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm