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Other cultivars/Species:
Other species at the BBG
include: P. fruticosa ‘Abbotswood’, which has
white flowers, measures 2 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide
and is located in the Waterwise Garden; ‘Cascade
Cushion’ and ‘Mt. Townsend, which are located in
the Alpine Rock Garden; and ‘Primrose Beauty’,
located near the Garden entrance. |
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Cultural notes:
A good choice for borders because of its hardy
nature, brightly colored blossoms, and low
growth height .
Provides nice cut flowers.
Also lovely in rock gardens.
To keep the plant shapely, trim it back after
flowering is finished. |
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References:
Brenzel,
Kathleen Norris, Ed. 2001. Sunset Western Garden Book. Sunset
Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA.
MacKenzie,
David S. 1997. Perennial Ground Covers. Timber Press,
Portland, OR. |
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Common Name:
Cinquefoil
Plant type:
Perennial
Family:
Rosaceae
Height/Spread:
Forms a clump and grows up to 1 ft. high by1 ½ ft. wide.
Leaves:
Semi-evergreen,
dark green and hairy leaves are composed of 5 leaflets ranging from
1-2 ½ in. long.
Flowers:
Branching
clusters of ½ - 1 in. wide blossoms have 5 petals, are salmon pink
colored and deepen in color towards the center.
Bloom Time:
Summer
Conditions:
Grows
well in coastal regions, in full sun, and in well drained soil.
Natural Range:
Himalayas
Hardiness: Zones (Sunset) 2b-9, 14-24
Location: Entrance
and in the Paisley Garden |
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