Potentilla – Happy Face^® Yellow – Potentilla fruticosa

Features

Resists: Deer

Continuous Re-Bloom

Long Blooming

Native to North America

Salt Tolerant

Maintenance Notes

Prefers moist, well drained soils but will tolerate poor, dry conditions once established. Prune off one third of the branches in late winter to keep the habit full and attractive.

Uses Notes

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; mass plantings.

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Average

Blooms On New Wood

Bloom Time

Flower Form Border Plant, Landscape, Mass Planting

pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2

EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9

Fertilization 150 - 200

Light Requirements High

Water Requirements Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Growing On Temperature 55 - 65° Fahrenheit

Holding Temperature 40 - 50° Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information

Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 6-7
6" and Gallon Pot : 8-9
7-9" Pot : 9-10
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot :

Pinching and Growth Regulators

Pinch as needed to shape.

Pest and Disease Management

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Grower Tips

Habit will be improved with vernalization.