Potentilla Thurberi Monarch’s Velvet | 9cm Pot

Most attractive, heart shaped rich raspberry red petals. Position: full sun Soil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy Ravishing, rich raspberry red flowers with deep velvet red centres from June to August and hairy, strawberry-like leaves. This red cinquefoil is a fabulous, long flowering plant for a sunny herbaceous or cottage style border. One of the most attractive varieties currently available, for maximum success choose a site that doesn’t get waterlogged in winter. Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.