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Potentilla fruticosa 'Glenroy Pinkie'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   2a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Potentilla fruticosa 'Glenroy Pinkie' (shrubby cinquefoil) bears showy, light pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid-fall. This plant is rounded in form and has matte and fine textured foliage that is greyish aquamarine in colour. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Potentilla fruticosa 'Glenroy Pinkie' (shrubby cinquefoil) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, edging, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Potentilla fruticosa 'Glenroy Pinkie' tolerates drought, compacted soil and salt.
Cautions The growth rate of Potentilla fruticosa 'Glenroy Pinkie' (shrubby cinquefoil) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.