Potentilla fruticosa - 'Abbotswood'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Potentilla fruticosa cultivation notes: This low growing shrub prefers a well drained fertile soil, including chalk - but not sticky clay! Plant in full / half sun. Potentilla benefits form a winter organic mulch and light trim to shape.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Potentilla fruticosa - 'Abbotswood'
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