Product description
“Limelight” is a compact, deciduous shrub with a bushy habit. It has small, medium green, pinnate leaves which are approximately 2 to 3 cm in length.
Five-petalled flowers, approximately 4 to 5 cm across, bloom during the summer months. The flowers are paler yellow towards the exterior and turn a more orange in the centre, with golden orange stamens.
Generally, prefers sun to partially shaded areas. The flowering will last longer if the soil is able to maintain levels of moisture.
Although it is deciduous, it is full hardy and can withstand the temperatures in all of the UK. Prune unwanted branches at the end of the season or at the beginning of spring.
Suggested uses include: place in foundational areas along a building or wall where you need a shrub with a lower canopy; plant in more informal gardens to add all-summer colour, like a cottage or rustic garden setting; use in flower borders and beds. As this plant is relatively compact, use in gaps of your flower beds for its long-time flower production.
Shrubby Cinquefoil
Potentilla 'Limelight'
Potentilla 'Limelight'
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Product description
“Limelight” is a compact, deciduous shrub with a bushy habit. It has small, medium green, pinnate leaves which are approximately 2 to 3 cm in length.
Five-petalled flowers, approximately 4 to 5 cm across, bloom during the summer months. The flowers are paler yellow towards the exterior and turn a more orange in the centre, with golden orange stamens.
Generally, prefers sun to partially shaded areas. The flowering will last longer if the soil is able to maintain levels of moisture.
Although it is deciduous, it is full hardy and can withstand the temperatures in all of the UK. Prune unwanted branches at the end of the season or at the beginning of spring.
Suggested uses include: place in foundational areas along a building or wall where you need a shrub with a lower canopy; plant in more informal gardens to add all-summer colour, like a cottage or rustic garden setting; use in flower borders and beds. As this plant is relatively compact, use in gaps of your flower beds for its long-time flower production.
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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.
