Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Marmalade Potentilla is the cutest and also the toughest ground cover around. The super compact size is covered in semi-double blooms from early summer all of the way until the first freeze. The small, dark foliage is the perfect backdrop to the juicy orange marmalade blooms. Marmalade Potentilla is lovely used as an edging plant for a garden bed or planted at the top of a retaining wall where it can drape over and soften the look.
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Marmalade’ is extremely cold tolerant and deciduous. The finely shaped foliage is deer and disease resistant. Native bees and other beneficial pollinators will visit Potentilla all season long.
Marmalade Potentilla Care
Potentilla thrive on very poor soil. They are great for use in the hottest and driest parts of the garden. Full sun will ensure that it blooms all summer. Extra irrigation will be needed until this shrub is fully established and also during periods of extended drought. Fertilizing is needed only once a season as the new growth emerges early in the spring. A well balanced, slow release fertilizer is recommended. Mulching Potentillas in the coldest of the hardiness zones will help ensure that it survives the winter.
Pruning is not needed with this little gem. When shaping is desired, the best time to prune ia at the beginning of the spring when the new growth is emerging. Marmalade Potentilla will tolerate salt spray and heavy winds, making it a must for seaside garden plantings.
Marmalade Potentilla Spacing
Marmalade has a height of 2-3 feet and a width of 2-3 feet. This shrub should be planted 24 inches- 30 inches, center on center. Marmalade can also be used as a filler plant in mixed containers to give seasonal interest.
Marmalade Potentilla Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 6 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Edging, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Marmalade Potentilla |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA `MARMALADE` |
- SKU:
- 1231012503-pc
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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