description Shrubby Cinquefoil Overview
Shrubby cinquefoil, Dasiphora fruticosa, is a deciduous flowering shrub with a broad circumboreal distribution across northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically has small divided leaves and five-petaled yellow flowers, although cultivated forms include white, pink, and orange-flowered selections. Its tolerance of cold, exposed sites, and relatively dry or rocky soils has made it useful in temperate gardens, shrub borders, and low hedges.
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Shrubby Cinquefoil ranks #91 of 341 in the Wildflower ranking, behind Rose Gentian, ahead of Starry Campion.
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Is shrubby cinquefoil the same as Potentilla fruticosa?
Yes, the shrub was long sold under the name Potentilla fruticosa and is now commonly classified as Dasiphora fruticosa. Garden centers and older books still use both names.
How long does shrubby cinquefoil flower?
Established shrubs can flower from early summer well into autumn. The wild form typically has yellow five-petaled flowers, while cultivars also offer white, pink, and orange shades.
Can shrubby cinquefoil survive cold winters?
Yes, it has a broad circumboreal distribution across northern Europe, Asia, and North America. That native range reflects strong cold tolerance, making it useful in gardens with severe winters.
Should shrubby cinquefoil be cut back every spring?
It does not need to be cut to the ground because it is a woody deciduous shrub. Gardeners can remove dead stems and selectively shorten older branches in spring to maintain a compact shape.
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