Potentilla ‘Goldfinger’ fruticosa

Scientific Name: Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'

Common Name: Goldfinger Shrubby Cinquefoil

Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub

Hardiness Zone: Zones 2 to 7

Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer

Plant Habit: Compact, mounding

Characteristics:

• Pinnate leaves with toothed margins
• Five-petaled, saucer-shaped yellow flowers
• Compact and dwarf form

Water: Average water needs; well-drained soil

Fertilize: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer

Spacing: Typically spaced 2 to 4 feet apart

Height: 2 to 3 feet

Width: 2 to 3 feet

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

General Information: Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger,' commonly known as Goldfinger Shrubby Cinquefoil, is a compact and dwarf cultivar appreciated for its mounding growth habit and cheerful yellow flowers. This variety is a part of the Shrubby Cinquefoil group and is well-suited for small gardens, borders, or container plantings.