Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet'

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Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet'

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CinquefoilPerennialFamily: Rosaceae

Height: 40cmSpread: 40cm

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil

Potentillas (cinquefoil) are perennials with pretty, strawberry-like flowers and leaves from spring to midsummer. They’re perfect for adding colour to a well-drained herbaceous border.

Potentilla thurberi ‘Monarch's Velvet’ is a clump-forming perennial that bears deep, intensely red flowers set against rich green foliage in summer. It looks fantastic planted in mixed borders alongside other sun-loving flowering plants.

For best results, grow Potentilla thurberi ‘Monarch's Velvet’ in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Cut back in autumn.

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Potentilla ‘Monarch's Velvet’ and wildlife

Potentilla ‘Monarch's Velvet’ is known for attracting bees and beneficial insects. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Potentilla ‘Monarch's Velvet’ poisonous?

Potentilla ‘Monarch's Velvet’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People