Potentilla, Goldfinger

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 2-3’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

A tough, small shrub great for exposed areas

Large, gold-yellow flowers atop small green, teardrop-shaped foliage

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

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

Soil tolerant

Non-suckering

Drought tolerant once established; does not like soggy areas

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

Plant Care:

- Spring pruning ensures the flowers bloom and the shrub maintains a more dense, appealing form - 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
Large, gold-yellow flowers atop small green, teardrop-shaped foliage
Makes a great clipped low hedge, feature, or accent shrub
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
Soil tolerant
Non-suckering
Drought tolerant once established; does not like soggy areas
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