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Potentilla nepalensis 'Melton Fire' | Melton Fire Cinquefoil

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DESCRIPTION
Potentilla nepalensis ‘Melton Fire’ produces vivid crimson red flowers with darker centers from early to midsummer, often continuing into early fall. Each five petaled bloom is held above softly hairy, strawberry like green foliage, creating a long season of color in borders and open garden spaces.

This selection traces back to Himalayan origins, where the species occurs in mountain regions of Nepal and northern India. Garden bred forms such as ‘Melton Fire’ retain the species’ adaptability and clump forming habit, emerging in spring, flowering through the warm months, and dying back with autumn frost before returning the following year.

DESCRIPTION
Potentilla nepalensis ‘Melton Fire’ produces vivid crimson red flowers with darker centers from early to midsummer, often continuing into early fall. Each five petaled bloom is held above softly hairy, strawberry like green foliage, creating a long season of color in borders and open garden spaces.

This selection traces back to Himalayan origins, where the species occurs in mountain regions of Nepal and northern India. Garden bred forms such as ‘Melton Fire’ retain the species’ adaptability and clump forming habit, emerging in spring, flowering through the warm months, and dying back with autumn frost before returning the following year.

 

  • Family: Rosaceae
    Height: 18 to 24 inches
    Width: 18 to 24 inches
    Foliage color: Medium green palmate leaves with softly toothed leaflets
    Flower color: Bright scarlet red flowers with darker crimson centers
    Bloom time: Early summer to late summer
    Light requirements: Full sun to light partial shade
    Water requirements: Moderate moisture in well drained soil with good drought tolerance once established
    Maintenance: Low; cut back after flowering to encourage rebloom and tidy growth
    Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies

    This plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.

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