Goldfinger Potentilla

Goldfinger Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger')

Goldfinger Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger') is a vigorous, long-blooming deciduous shrub prized for its bright yellow flowers and excellent hardiness. Its cheerful color, durability, and low-maintenance nature make it a reliable choice for borders, mass plantings, and challenging sites where other shrubs may falter.

Distinctive Features

'Goldfinger' produces large, buttery yellow flowers that span over an inch wide and bloom continuously from late spring through fall. Its clean, finely textured green foliage forms a dense, upright mound that reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. The flowers stand out vividly against the foliage, providing long-lasting seasonal impact in full sun.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained; tolerant of 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 foundation plantings or perennial borders
• Mass plantings for seasonal color in large spaces
• Low hedge or informal border
• Accent in native or drought-tolerant landscapes
• Pollinator-friendly plantings with bees and butterflies

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune in early spring to encourage dense growth and reblooming
• Deadheading optional; reblooms readily without it
• Mulch to conserve soil moisture and control weeds
• Requires minimal fertilization in average soil
• Water deeply during dry periods, especially when newly planted

Why Choose Goldfinger Potentilla

• Large, vivid yellow blooms all summer and fall
• Upright, mounding habit ideal for mixed landscapes
• Exceptionally cold-hardy and drought-tolerant
• Minimal care required once established
• A bright, dependable focal point for northern and arid gardens

Goldfinger Potentilla delivers continuous yellow color and rugged performance, making it an ideal focal point or massing shrub for sun-drenched, low-maintenance landscapes.