Gingersnap Potentilla

Gingersnap Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa 'Hachapp')

Gingersnap Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa 'Hachapp') is a lively deciduous shrub known for its warm orange-apricot blooms and compact, mounding form. It brings consistent color to sunny landscapes from late spring through fall, thriving in a variety of soils and climates with minimal upkeep.

Distinctive Features

'Hachapp', marketed as Gingersnap, produces abundant saucer-shaped flowers in rich shades of tangerine and amber. The blooms hold their color well, even in heat, and offer excellent contrast against its fine-textured green foliage. This variety typically reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded shrub that rarely needs pruning.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained; tolerates sandy 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 small garden beds or mixed borders
• Accent shrub in rock gardens or xeriscapes
• Foundation plantings with continuous summer color
• Mass plantings for erosion control and visual impact
• Pollinator-friendly gardens and native plant designs

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune in early spring to shape and encourage new growth
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Deadheading optional; reblooms continuously on its own
• Water during extended dry spells, especially while young
• Rarely requires fertilization in healthy soils

Why Choose Gingersnap Potentilla

• Warm orange blooms offer unique garden color
• Compact habit fits well in tight spaces or containers
• Exceptionally hardy and adaptable to tough conditions
• Long bloom season with minimal upkeep
• A distinctive focal point in drought-tolerant or northern gardens

Gingersnap Potentilla adds warm, cheerful color and rugged dependability to sun-soaked gardens, making it a bold and beautiful focal point in tough or low-maintenance landscapes.