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HAPPY FACE® Pink Paradise

Potentilla

Dasiphora fruticosa

'Kupinpa'

PP#22,732

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  • Pink blooms
  • Deer resistant
  • Hardy
Description

A better pink potentilla! The clear pink, semi-doubled flowers of Happy Face® Pink Paradise potentilla hold their color longer than other pink potentillas, although they may still fade under intense heat. This is an excellent choice for cooler climate gardeners who want low-maintenance flowers all summer long. Formerly known as Potentilla fruticosa.

USDA Zone
2 - 7 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring - frost
Flower Color
Pink
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 plantings.

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.

  • Benchcard: Happy Face® Pink Paradise Potentilla Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Happy Face® Pink Paradise Potentilla Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Happy Face® Pink Paradise Potentilla Tag
  • Spec Sheet: Happy Face® Potentilla Series Spec Sheet
  • Booklet/Brochure: A New Vision for Native Shrubs

    • Features: Reblooming, Attracts pollinators, Native, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought 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, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Reblooming, Attracts pollinators, Native, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought 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, Pink flowers, Green foliage