Potentilla hybrid 'Flamboyant'

Nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Birds may use the shrub for cover, though it is not a primary food source.

Spring: Foliage emerges, followed by flowers.

Summer: Peak bloom period with vibrant color.

Fall: Continued flowering until frost, foliage drops late season.

Winter: Bare stems provide structural interest.

– Low borders, edging, mass plantings, cottage gardens, small-space landscapes, pollinator gardens, rock gardens

• Small, pinnate leaves with 5–7 narrow leaflets, medium to dark green.
  
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  Foliage is fine-textured, giving the shrub a delicate appearance.
  
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  Deciduous, with leaves dropping in fall.
  

Profuse display of bright red to crimson single flowers, about 1 inch across.

Blooms continuously from late spring through early fall with proper care.

Flowers have a cheerful, showy quality that stand out against the green foliage.

• Plant in spring or fall in fertile, well-drained soil.
  
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  Dig a hole about twice the width of the root ball and the same depth.
  
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  Place the shrub at the same soil level as in its container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
  
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  Space 2–3 feet apart when planting in groups or hedges, as this cultivar forms a compact mound.
  
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  Mulch lightly to conserve soil moisture, but keep mulch away from the crown.
  

Minimal pruning needed.

After the first flush of flowers, lightly shear or deadhead to encourage rebloom.

In late winter or very early spring, remove dead or weak wood to maintain shape.

Rejuvenation pruning (cutting back one-third of old stems to the base) every 3–4 years helps maintain vigor.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

Once established, it is drought tolerant, needing only occasional deep watering in prolonged dry periods.

Avoid overwatering, as it prefers well-drained conditions.

Grows best in full sun (6+ hours daily).

Tolerates light partial shade, though flower production may be reduced.

Can be lightly pruned for cut stems with flowers, but not typically used for arrangements.

Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10).

Supplemental compost or organic mulch improves bloom quality.

Avoid overfertilizing, which leads to leafy growth instead of flowers.

• Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and other insects.
  
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  Flowers are fertile and may set small dry fruits, though these are not ornamental.
  

Flowering shrubs: Spiraea japonica, Hydrangea paniculata, Weigela florida.

Evergreens: Buxus microphylla, Juniperus horizontalis, Thuja occidentalis.

Perennials: Salvia nemorosa, Echinacea purpurea, Coreopsis verticillata, Nepeta faassenii.

Pairs well in cottage gardens, rock gardens, or as edging along walkways.