- Botanical name: Potentilla 'Arc-en-ciel'
- Common name: Cinquefoil
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Red
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Potentilla ‘Arc-en-ciel’ forms an attractive mound of fresh green, strawberry leaves and yellow-spotted or rimmed semi-double, red flowers in summer. It has a gentle tumbling habit, making it perfect for growing in rock gardens and containers. It’s also suitable for growing at the very front of the border.Â
Grow Potentilla ‘Arc-en-ciel’ in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, open spot. Remove spent flowers to encourage continual blooming. Cut stems back to the ground in late winter to early spring.Â
How to grow Potentilla 'Arc-en-ciel'
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Plant size
40cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
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Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
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Do Plant in September |
O
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does not flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Potentilla 'Arc-en-ciel' and wildlife
Potentilla 'Arc-en-ciel' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Potentilla 'Arc-en-ciel' poisonous?
Potentilla 'Arc-en-ciel' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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