Bright white flowers cover the compact, rounded growth of Potentilla fruticosa Abbotswood from late spring into fall, creating a long display for sunny borders, low hedges, and foundation beds. Small green leaflets and dark stems give the mound a fine texture between blooms.
Plant it in full sun for strongest flowering or in partial shade, using chalk, loam, or sandy soil with good drainage and steady moisture. Water regularly during establishment, then deeply during dry spells.
Butterflies and other pollinators visit the flowers. The ornamental fruits should not be eaten; wear gloves when handling the plant.
