Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty'

• Pollinators: The numerous flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
• Wildlife Resistant: Deer and rabbits typically avoid Potentilla 'Pink Beauty', making it an excellent option for areas with high wildlife activity.

• Blooming Season: 'Pink Beauty' blooms from late spring to early fall (June to September), offering several months of soft pink flowers.

🏡 Foundation Planting

• Its compact size (2–3 feet tall and wide) and mounding habit make it perfect for front-of-border or foundation beds.
  

🌸 Mass Planting & Borders

• Use in masses for a striking display of pink blooms from late spring through fall. A great choice for long-season color with minimal care.
  

☀️ Rock Gardens & Xeriscaping

• Thrives in poor, rocky, or sandy soils. Very well suited for drought-tolerant landscapes and hot, sunny areas.
  

🐝 Pollinator Gardens

• Blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator-friendly option for eco-conscious plantings.
  

🚧 Municipal/Commercial Plantings

• Ideal for public landscapes, highway medians, and commercial beds where low maintenance and high durability are needed.
  
  

The foliage is small, pinnate, and light green with a fine texture. The leaves provide a subtle backdrop for the vibrant flowers, turning yellowish-green in fall before dropping.

The flowers are delicate, soft pink, cup-shaped blooms with five petals, typically measuring 1-2 inches in diameter. The color may deepen slightly in cooler weather or when grown in partial shade.

• Planting Season: Best planted in spring or fall, but can be planted during the growing season with proper watering.
• Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the container, ensuring that the root ball is level with the soil surface.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It thrives in slightly acidic to neutral soils and can tolerate poor soils.
• Spacing: Space plants 2-3 feet apart to allow for mature growth and ensure proper air circulation.

Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. If necessary, hard prune every 2-3 years to rejuvenate the plant and promote dense growth.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, 'Pink Beauty' is drought-tolerant and only requires occasional watering during extended dry periods.

Full sun to partial shade. For the best flowering performance, plant in full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight). It can tolerate light shade, but blooming may be reduced.

💐 For Floral Use

• Cut fresh stems with blooms in the morning once flowers are fully open
  
• Use immediately in informal bouquets or vase arrangements
  
• Vase life is short (3–5 days) and best for casual, wildflower-style displays
  
  

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Potentilla generally thrives without much fertilization but may benefit from a light application in poor soils to encourage better blooming.

• Pest & Disease: Potentilla 'Pink Beauty' is generally pest and disease-free but may occasionally develop leaf spot or powdery mildew in overly humid conditions. Ensure proper air circulation and avoid overhead watering to minimize these risks.
• Mulching: A 2-3 inch layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the roots during temperature fluctuations. Be careful not to pile mulch against the trunk to avoid rot.
• Winter Care: Hardy in USDA Zones 2-7, this shrub requires no special winter care. In colder climates, it may lose some branches during harsh winters but will regrow vigorously in spring.
• Dividing: Potentilla 'Pink Beauty' does not require regular division, but older plants can be divided every 3-4 years in spring if necessary to rejuvenate them or control their size.

The flowers of 'Pink Beauty' attract bees and butterflies, facilitating natural pollination in your garden. The plant is self-fertile, so it will produce flowers even without cross-pollination.

'Pink Beauty' pairs best with other sun-loving, drought-tolerant, compact or mounding plants. It looks especially charming in pastel or naturalistic gardens.

🌼 Flowering Shrubs & Perennials

• Salvia nemorosa – spiky blue/purple blooms contrast well with soft pink
  
• Nepeta (Catmint) – billowy blue flowers and gray-green foliage offer soft textural balance
  
• Lavandula (Lavender) – aromatic purple flowers pair well visually and attract pollinators
  

🌿 Evergreens & Low Shrubs

• Buxus 'Green Gem' – neat, rounded form for year-round structure
  
• Juniperus ‘Blue Star’ – compact blue-needled contrast to the light pink flowers
  
• Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' – compact pink flowering companion in similar size/shape
  

🌾 Ornamental Grasses

• Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' – low, drought-tolerant, icy blue grass
  
• Pennisetum 'Little Bunny' – miniature fountain grass with soft movement