Dakota Sunspot® Potentilla - Potentilla fruticosa ‘Fargo’ (RFM-09)

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Description:

A compact shrub, this cultivar is most like ‘Hurstbourne’ but is more dwarf and has larger flowers. Reaches mature size in 3-5 years, it may well be the most floriferous flowering potentilla cultivar.

Hardiness:

USDA Zones 2a-7

Mature Size:

Height: 2-3', Spread: 4'

Form (Shape):

Rounded, compact shrub

Growth Rate:

Slow

Foliage:

Bright green half inch leaves which are distributed the full length of the branches.

Flower:

Produces deep golden colored flowers that are less than 1 inch across. It flowers very profusely from late spring until killing frosts occur in late fall.

Light Preferences:

Full sun

Soil Preferences:

Not particular to soil type or pH

Propagation:

Stem cuttings

Patent Status:

  • U.S. Trademark registered – Dakota Sunspot®
  • Canadian Trademark registered

Licensing Status:

This cultivar is available for non-exclusive licensing.

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