Potentilla atrosanguinea (Dark Crimson Cinquefoil)
Potentilla atrosanguinea (Dark Crimson Cinquefoil) is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial boasting showy, ruby red, 5-petaled flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a dark center from early to late summer. The blossoms are borne in open sprays on wiry stems.
Potentilla atrosanguinea (Dark Crimson Cinquefoil) is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial boasting showy, ruby red, 5-petaled flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a dark center from early to late summer. The blossoms are borne in open sprays on wiry stems. They contrast nicely against the foliage mound of three-lobed leaves covered in silky hairs. Noted for its long blooming season, this Cinquefoil is one of the easiest plants to care for. It is perfect for adding color to a sunny border.
- Grows up to 18-30 in. tall (45-75 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or light shade in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates drought once established.
- Virtually pest and disease free, it is also deer resistant.
- Cinquefoil is very adaptable and an excellent choice for beds and borders, banks and slopes, cottage gardens, or coastal gardens.
- After flowering, remove the flower stems at ground level.
- Can be propagated by division in spring.
- Native to the Himalayas.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Potentilla – Cinquefoils |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18″ – 24″ (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |