Happy Face Yellow Potentilla
Happy Face Yellow Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face Yellow')
Happy Face Yellow Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face Yellow') is a bright and carefree deciduous shrub known for its vivid yellow blooms and exceptional hardiness. Part of the Proven Winners� series, this variety delivers nonstop color from late spring through frost and thrives in tough sites with minimal care.
Distinctive Features
'Happy Face Yellow' produces large, sunny yellow flowers that blanket the plant throughout the growing season. The blooms are slightly larger and more abundant than many traditional Potentillas. Dense green foliage forms a compact, mounded shrub that typically reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, with a tidy habit well-suited to formal and informal plantings alike.
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 foundation or border plantings
- Mass plantings for consistent, long-season color
- Low hedge or edging along pathways and patios
- Pollinator gardens and native-style landscapes
- Container use in full sun with good drainage
Low Maintenance Care
- Prune lightly in early spring to shape and encourage new growth
- Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Water occasionally during prolonged drought
- Rarely needs fertilization in average soils
- Deadheading not required; blooms continuously
Why Choose Happy Face Yellow Potentilla
- Bright yellow flowers from spring through frost
- Compact, dense habit with minimal pruning needs
- Cold-hardy and drought-tolerant once established
- Long bloom season with little maintenance
- An easy-care focal point for tough or sunny garden spaces
Happy Face Yellow Potentilla delivers months of vibrant color and carefree performance, making it a dependable and cheerful focal point for low-maintenance gardens and sunny landscapes.
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