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Happy Face White

Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face White'

Happy Face White

In growth

JFMAMJJASOND

In bloom

JFMAMJJASOND

Planting Guide

Spacing2-3 ft apart
Planting depthCrown at soil level
Chilling hours0
Life expectancy10-20 years
Growth rateModerate
Planted2023
BedTo Be Sorted

Growing Conditions

SunPartial Shade
WaterAverage
Soil typeAdaptable, well-drained
Soil pH5.0-7.0
Zones2-7
Native statusCultivar

Appearance

TypeShrub
LeafElliptic (Oval tapering ends)
Foliage colourDark Green
BloomWhite
FruitAchene
EvergreenDeciduous

Root System

SystemFibrous/Adventitious Systems
MorphologyMixed Fine & Coarse
FunctionMixed Orders
PropagationSoftwood cuttings, division

Wildlife & Safety

AttractsButterflies, Bees
DeerDeer Resistant
ToxicityNon-toxic
EdibilityInedible
CompanionsSpirea, Daylily, Salvia

Where it came from

GrowerProven Winners
Bought atKulak'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.