Potentilla 'William Rollison'

Potentilla ‘William Rollison’

Cinquefoil

  • Botanical name: Potentilla 'William Rollison'
  • Common name: Cinquefoil
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Plant Type: Perennial
Flower colour:

Orange

Foliage colour:

Green

Potentillas (cinquefoil) are perennials with pretty, strawberry-like flowers and leaves from spring to midsummer. They’re perfect for adding colour to a well-drained herbaceous border.

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Potentilla ‘William Rollison’ is a clump-forming perennial that bears vibrant, semi-double flowers set against rich green foliage in summer. Its petals are a fiery mix of orange and yellow. It looks fantastic planted in mixed borders alongside other sun-loving flowering plants.

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For best results, grow Potentilla ‘William Rollison’ in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Cut back in autumn. Potentilla ‘William Rollison’ holds the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

How to grow Potentilla 'William Rollison'

  • Plant size

    60cm height

    60cm spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Position in border

    Front, middle

  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy

Potentilla 'William Rollison' and wildlife

Potentilla 'William Rollison' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Attractive to Bees

Does not attract Beneficial insects

Does not attract Birds

Does not attract Butterflies​/​Moths

Does not attract Other pollinators

Is Potentilla 'William Rollison' poisonous?

Potentilla 'William Rollison' has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

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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