Happy Face Hearts Potentilla
Happy Face Hearts Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face Hearts')
Happy Face Hearts Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face Hearts') is a cheerful and compact deciduous shrub offering a long season of soft pink blooms on tidy, dense foliage. Bred for improved flower color and hardiness, this Proven Winners� selection delivers reliable performance in northern climates and tough conditions.
Distinctive Features
'Happy Face Hearts' stands out with its clear pink flowers that hold their color longer than traditional pink Potentillas, avoiding the fading to white seen in older varieties. The finely textured, bright green foliage stays neat throughout the season, forming a rounded mound that reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. The plant blooms continuously from late spring through frost, providing extended garden interest.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained; adaptable to poor or rocky soils
- Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline
- Water Needs: Low to moderate once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Focal point in cottage or pollinator gardens
- Low hedge or edging along paths and walkways
- Mass planting for bright seasonal color
- Accent shrub in foundation beds or rock gardens
- Container plantings for patios and small spaces
Low Maintenance Care
- Prune in early spring to encourage fullness and remove winter damage
- Deadheading not necessary; blooms consistently on its own
- Mulch to maintain moisture and suppress weeds
- Requires little to no fertilization in average soils
- Drought-tolerant once established
Why Choose Happy Face Hearts Potentilla
- Soft pink flowers retain color better than older varieties
- Compact form fits well in small or formal landscapes
- Exceptionally cold-hardy and resilient
- Low maintenance and long blooming
- A charming focal point for northern or water-wise gardens
Happy Face Hearts Potentilla blends soft color with strong garden performance, making it an easy-care focal point in landscapes that demand both beauty and resilience.
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