Woody > Potentilla > Potentilla fruticosa > Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'
Potentilla fruticosa
'Goldfinger'
Goldfinger Bush Cinquefoil
Mike's
Opinion
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This hardy plant is highly tolerant to harsh conditions and easily maintainable. It lives for 30 years or more. It is full and thick and covered in beautiful, fragrant flowers for the entire growing season. The flowers ability to attract bees, birds and butterflies is an added bonus.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Potentilla |
| Species |
| fruticosa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Goldfinger' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3-7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 |
| Height |
| 1 m |
| Spread |
| 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| This hardy deciduous shrub is very tolerant to a variety of soil types. It is deer, small animal and insect resistant. Admired for its brilliant, long lasting flowers. |
| Shape |
| Small, full globe shape densely covered with butter-cup shaped flowers. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Bushy, compact globe shaped shrub, with pinnate leaves and full yellow flowers. The buttercup flowers are rich in nectar and aroma attracting butterflies, bees and birds. The green foliage and sandy-brown bark make the beautiful yellow flowers stand out. |
| Pests |
| In dry conditions, spider mites can be a problem. Other possibilities are iron chlorosis and powdery mildew. Fertilizing and regular sunlight and water as well as pruning will often prevent these. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Sandy-brown in colour, the bark is thin and strong. As the shrub ages the bark exfoliates and begins to peel. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Clusters dispersed throughout the entire shrub. Light in colour |
| Leaf Description |
| Consists of dense clusters 0.5-1.5 cm in size, dark green in colour with tiny hairs outlining the surface. Immediately after frost, the leaves turn brown and fall off. |
| Flower Description |
| These desirable flowers are shaped like butter cups and are yellowish-gold in colour. They produce nectar and a sweet aroma. These five-petaled flowers are 3-4 cm wide and saucer like. Formed in dense clusters, they cover the entire shrub. |
| Fruit Description |
| Small hard and insignificant. Brown in colour and disputably poisonous. Birds occasionally pick them up. |
| Colour Description |
| The soft green foliage and neutral brown bark make the brilliant yellow flowers pop when looking at this shrub. All three colours compliment each other. |
| Texture Description |
| This full dense shrub has fine, pillose foliage, exfoliating bark and soft silky flowers. The fruit of this plant are small and hard. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario. |
| Propagation |
| From semi-hardwood to hardwood cuttings in July. |
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