- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 2 - 6
Potentilla fruticosa Creme Brulee™ ('Bailbrule'), commonly known as Creme Brulee™, is a sweet little deciduous shrub that blooms all summer long. The double blooms are bright white with golden centers. The flowers contrast nicely against dark green ferny leaves that provide fine texture to the landscape. This is a tough little shrub that requires little maintenance from you beyond a sunny planting site.
Creme Brulee™ is a multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded shape that fills out to the ground. At maturity, it reaches approximately 4 feet high and 3 feet wide. This flowering beauty attracts many beneficial pollinators including butterflies and bees. It is exceptionally cold hardy, to zone 2, and is tolerant of drought, urban pollution, and poor soils. It is not appetizing to deer or rabbits and has no significant pests. Creme Brulee™ is extremely versatile and can be used in staggered mass plantings, informal hedges, foundation planting, or containers as the ‘thriller’.
Creme Brulee™ Potentilla Care
This shrub grows best in full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sun exposure. It is not particular about pH level or soil type, although it cannot tolerate boggy conditions or standing water. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots settle in, and then reduce watering to once a week during the hot summer months. It does not require fertilizer or special soil supplements.
Prune lightly in early spring before new growth emerges. Cut out dead or damaged branches and reduce the stems by no more than one-third of the shrub’s total volume. Creme Brulee™ does not require deadheading or special winter protection.
Creme Brulee™ Potentilla Spacing
For hedge planting, space shrubs 2 feet apart, measuring between the centers of each shrub. For other plantings, provide at least 3 feet for these shrubs to fill out. Potentillas can also be grown in large containers (>20 inches) surrounded by smaller plants.
Creme Brulee™ Potentilla Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 6 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: Double White |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Creme Brulee™ Potentilla |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA `CREME BRULEE` |
- SKU:
- 1231012991-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations