Re: Potentilla Abbotswood

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Hi, Don:

 

My experience with P. Abbotswood over 6 years is: not much gaping of foliage, does not appear to be overly twiggy, flowers lightly and nicely all summer, cleanly drops the long-lasting blossoms, maintains a good green on the foliage, drought resistant, 3h'x3w', leafs out in May, keeps on going until the first frost. It's a useful little-leaved shrub. Hope this helps.

 

Joanie Anderson, 35 m. north of Chicago

 

Iâm considering planting Potentilla in a 3ft by 20 ft oval garden at the entrance to a condo complex.  Because of the relative nearness to the roadway, Iâm sure there will be some exposure to winter salt.

The common yellow variety seems to have been around for years, is common in the commercial trade and seems to perform relatively well.  I was wondering if any of the varieties of other colors, such as those Iâve listed below would perform as well.

If anyone has any specific experience with any of these varieties, pro or con, Iâd, appreciate hearing from you

ABBOTTSWOOD (WHITE),
FROSTY (WHITE),
GOLD DROP (GOLD),
GOLDFINGER (GOLD),
MANGO TANGO (RED & YELLOW),
MCKAYâS (WHITE),
PINK BEAUTY (PINK),
RED ACE (SCARLET-YELLOW)

Thanks for any guidance you can give.


-- Don Martinson
   Milwaukee, Wisconsin