white-flowered cinquefoil
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A spreading blue-green perennial reaching 15cm tall. The leaves have five neat leaflets with pure white 5-petalled flowers for many weeks in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- white-flowered cinquefoil (Potentilla alba)
- Genus
- Potentilla
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
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- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Autumn · Winter · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of white-flowered cinquefoil
Distribution map
C and Eastern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of white-flowered cinquefoil
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white-flowered cinquefoil care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May sometimes be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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