Happy Face White
Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face White'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 2-3 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10-20 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 2-7 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings, division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Spirea, Daylily, Salvia |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Pruning in late winter/early spring
Maintenance
Lightly shear after first bloom flush to encourage more flowers.
Cleanup
Rake up old debris before winter.
Notes
Extra-large blooms covering a tidy, compact mound all summer.