Potentilla, Mandarin Tango Potentilla fruticosa 'Jefman' Height: 3 feet Spread: 3 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 2a Other Names: Bush Cinquefoil, Shrubby Cinquefoil Brand: First Editions Description: A naturally dense and mounded shrub with vibrant orange flowers on and off from June until frost, contrasting fine textured deep green foliage; flower color is best in light afternoon shade, tough and adaptable, dislikes wet soils Ornamental Features Potentilla, Mandarin Tango is covered in stunning orange cup-shaped flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The small ferny compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Landscape Attributes Potentilla, Mandarin Tango is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics. Potentilla, Mandarin Tango is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Potentilla, Mandarin Tango will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.
