Potentilla, Lady Marmalade

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Jefmarm’

Size (HxW): 2-3’ x 2-3’

Growth Habit: Dense, Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

A tough, small shrub great for exposed areas

Prolific, bright orange-yellow flowers

Small, dark green foliage

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

Blooms from mid June to September

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: Dense, Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

A tough, small shrub great for exposed areas
Prolific, bright orange-yellow flowers
Small, dark green foliage
Makes a great clipped low hedge, feature, or accent shrub
Blooms from mid June to September
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