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Pepinieres Minier
La Ménitré, Maine et Loire, France

HAPPY FACE® Orange

Potentilla

Dasiphora fruticosa

'Minporoug01'

PP36116; CBRAF

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  • Maintains orange flower color
  • Long blooming
  • Very hardy
Description

Could it be? An orange potentilla that holds its color, even in summer? Years of trials and observation say yes! Not only is Happy Face Orange potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa) an outstanding orange potentilla, it's an outstanding potentilla, blooming continuously all season long in cool climates with a nice, dense habit and handsome green foliage. Superb deer resistance.

USDA Zone
2 - 7 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1.5-2.5'
Width
2-3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring-frost
Flower Color
Orange
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Tolerates most any soil, with the possible exception of prolonged wet conditions.

Pruning

Benefits from a good trim in late winter/early spring, during which up to one-third of the oldest branches may be removed as well. Periodic rejuvenation is recommended.

Uses

Mixed borders, foundation planting, edging, groundcover.

Growing Tips

Though potentilla can grow in partial shade, a minimum of six hours of sun is recommended for best flowering and form. Flowering may slow during periods of hot weather. Very deer resistant.

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Native, Reblooming, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Dasiphora , Common name: Potentilla, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Orange flowers, Green foliage

Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Native, Reblooming, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Dasiphora , Common name: Potentilla, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Orange flowers, Green foliage