Potentilla fruticosa Daydawn (Shrubby Cinquefoil)

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Daydawn’ (Shrubby Cinquefoil) is a bushy deciduous shrub of spreading habit boasting masses of saucer-shaped, pink-flushed, cream to pale peach flowers from late spring to the first frosts. Resembling wild roses, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally smother the plant.

Potentilla fruticosa 'Daydawn' (Shrubby Cinquefoil) is a bushy deciduous shrub of spreading habit boasting masses of saucer-shaped, pink-flushed, cream to pale peach flowers from late spring to the first frosts. Resembling wild roses, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally smother the plant. They contrast nicely against the foliage mound of small, pinnate, dark green leaves. Noted for its extremely long blooming season, Shrubby Cinquefoil is an incredibly tough plant, withstanding drought in the summer as well as cold temperatures in winter. It is also one of the easiest plants to care for. A first-class shrub that is perfect for informal hedging, or for sunny borders.

  • Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun or part shade, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Shrubby Cinquefoil is not fussy about soils provided they are well-drained. Tolerates drought, salt and poor soils.
  • Virtually pest and disease free, it is also deer resistant.
  • Shrubby Cinquefoil is very adaptable and an excellent choice as a single specimen plant, massed in beds and borders, or as an informal hedge.
  • Trim lightly after flowering, cutting out some of the oldest stems to make room for new growth.
  • Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 7

Heat Zones 1
– 7

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Potentilla – Cinquefoils
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall
Height 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spread 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spacing 24″
– 36″
(60cm
– 90cm)
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, Rabbit, Salt
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage