Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace'
Potentilla 'Red Ace' is a compact, deciduous shrub valued for its long-lasting display of bright red flowers that gradually fade to warm orange tones through the summer. Its dense, bushy habit and fresh green foliage create a neat, reliable shrub that performs well in a wide range of garden settings.
Flowering continuously from early summer into autumn, it provides colour for months and is particularly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Tough, hardy, and adaptable, ‘Red Ace’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for borders, low hedging, or mixed plantings. Its resilience and ease of care ensure dependable performance even in exposed sites.
- Vivid red flowers fading to orange through summer
- Flowers attract bees and pollinators all season long
- Compact, hardy shrub with fresh green foliage
- Easy to grow and very adaptable
- Best in full sun for maximum flowering
- Height 90cm - Spread 90cm
Shrubby Cinquefoil
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EAN code5019945016149
- Pot Size3L (19cm)
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees, Attractive to Butterflies & Moths
- Flower ColourRed
- Flowering MonthJune, July, August, September
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H7 colder than -20ºC. Very hardy
- Height90cm
- Spread90cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypeShrub
- Planting TypesBanks and Slopes, Borders and Beds, Ground Cover, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSummer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow, Long Flowering, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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