Dasiphora, Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Dakota Sunspot'

Dasiphorafruticosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Species
fruticosa (froo-tih-KOH-suh)
Synonym
Potentilla fruticosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pinedale, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Upper Saint Clair, PA (Zone 6a) | June 2006 | positive

Very bright and showy. Only drawback I have is that spent flowers seem to really show on this variety. Otherwise, it blooms late spring til fall.

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | positive

Another recent US introduction, this plant has a similar growth habit to 'Dakota Goldrush' but the flowers are more golden-yellow. Exce...Read More

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