Compact shrub with bright white flowers all summer. Hardy and easy-care.

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: Potentilla

Scientific Designation: Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'

Soil Type: Loam, sandy, rocky

Edible Fruit Bearing or Ornamental?: Ornamental

Preferred Soil pH:6.0 to 7.5

Light Requirements: Full sun

Watering Requirements: Low to moderate

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7

Height: 2 to 3 ft

Spread: 2 to 3 ft

Soil Drainage Requirements: Well-drained

Fertilizer Recommendation: Light spring feeding if needed

Manitoba Specific Climate Notes: Thrives in poor soils and cold winters; no dieback in Prairie climate.