Pink Potentilla Hedge (Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty')

Pink Potentilla Hedge Plants Description

Pink Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa) is a charming deciduous shrub celebrated for its lovely pink blooms and resilient nature. From late spring through early autumn, it produces an abundance of soft pink flowers that create a stunning contrast against its delicate grey-green foliage. With a compact and bushy growth habit, Pink Potentilla is perfect for low hedges, borders, or as a ground cover. It is adaptable to various soil types and conditions, making it a versatile addition to any garden.

Benefits

Extended flowering period: Pink Potentilla offers a long season of vibrant colour, with its cheerful flowers brightening up the garden from late spring until the first frosts.

Low maintenance: This hardy shrub is easy to care for and tolerant of poor soil conditions and drought, requiring minimal attention once established.

Wildlife-friendly: The flowers attract beneficial pollinators, including bees and butterflies, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.

Compact growth: Its small size and bushy form make it ideal for low hedging, edging, or as part of mixed borders.

Versatile in garden design: Suitable for a range of garden styles, from cottage gardens to more formal landscapes.

Pruning Advice

To maintain a tidy appearance and encourage prolific blooming, prune Pink Potentilla in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead or damaged stems and trim back last year’s growth to promote fresh, healthy shoots. Light pruning after the first flush of flowers can also help stimulate additional blooms later in the season. Avoid heavy pruning, as this may reduce flowering in the following year.

Further Information

Planting distances are largely a matter of preference. For bare root plants, spacing them at 3 plants per meter is sufficient, 5 plants is optimal, and 7 plants in a double staggered row will result in a denser hedge more quickly. Generally, smaller plants should be planted at a higher density. For cell-grown plants, spacing at 4 plants per meter in a single row or ideally 6 plants per meter in a staggered row is recommended.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.