Product description
“Gold Star” is a small, deciduous shrub with a rounded growth habit. It has small, medium-green or slightly blue-green, pinnate leaves. Unlike other cinquefoil, this cultivar is resistant to powdery mildew.
Flowers are saucer in shape and the petals are a vibrant yellow colour with central orange to yellow coloured stamens. Each flower is approximately 4 cm in diameter. The flowers cover the entirety of the plant in a wonderful yellow and attract bees and butterflies.
Although it enjoys the sun, it can tolerate the shade. But, full sun will decrease the length of life for the individual flowers.
Remove dead or unwanted branches at the end of the season or at the onset of spring. Being deciduous, this plant will come back in the spring time as it is full hardy and can withstand most temperatures in Europe.
As it is a more compact shrub, it grows well in flower beds and as accents in shrub borders. It provides great groundcover when planted in groups. Or use as a colourful addition to your flower beds or border plantings.
Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla 'Goldstar'
Potentilla 'Goldstar'
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Product description
“Gold Star” is a small, deciduous shrub with a rounded growth habit. It has small, medium-green or slightly blue-green, pinnate leaves. Unlike other cinquefoil, this cultivar is resistant to powdery mildew.
Flowers are saucer in shape and the petals are a vibrant yellow colour with central orange to yellow coloured stamens. Each flower is approximately 4 cm in diameter. The flowers cover the entirety of the plant in a wonderful yellow and attract bees and butterflies.
Although it enjoys the sun, it can tolerate the shade. But, full sun will decrease the length of life for the individual flowers.
Remove dead or unwanted branches at the end of the season or at the onset of spring. Being deciduous, this plant will come back in the spring time as it is full hardy and can withstand most temperatures in Europe.
As it is a more compact shrub, it grows well in flower beds and as accents in shrub borders. It provides great groundcover when planted in groups. Or use as a colourful addition to your flower beds or border plantings.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune Potentilla annually in late winter or early spring to encourage compact growth and abundant flowering throughout the season.
How to Water
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, they are drought-tolerant but benefit from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. Avoid overwatering, as they dislike soggy soil.
How to Plant
Choose a sunny or partially shaded location with well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Place the plant at the same depth it was in its container, backfill, and firm the soil. Water thoroughly after planting and add mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
