Potentilla fruticosa Creamissima 4.5 Litre Pot

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Creamissima’ – Long-Flowering Shrub with Soft Cream Blooms

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Creamissima’ is a charming and reliable shrub valued for its exceptionally long flowering season and gentle creamy-yellow blooms. From late spring through to autumn, masses of delicate, open flowers appear across the plant, bringing soft colour to sunny borders for months.

The small, finely textured green leaves create a neat backdrop for the flowers, forming a tidy mound that remains attractive throughout the growing season. Its compact habit makes it particularly suitable for the front of borders, low hedging, or patio containers.

Potentillas are well known for their toughness and adaptability, thriving in a wide range of garden conditions. ‘Creamissima’ performs especially well in sunny positions where its flowers continue to appear over a long period.

Hardy and low maintenance, this shrub tolerates poorer soils and dry conditions once established. A light trim in early spring helps maintain a compact shape and encourages fresh flowering growth.

Soft, cheerful, and wonderfully dependable, Potentilla ‘Creamissima’ is an excellent choice for adding long-lasting colour to low-maintenance gardens.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fresh green foliage forms neat mounds.
Late Spring–Summer: Creamy-yellow flowers bloom freely.
Late Summer–Autumn: Continued flowering extends the display.
Winter: Bare framework remains tidy and compact.

Key Features

Creamy-yellow flowers – Soft, gentle colour.
Very long flowering period – Late spring to autumn.
Compact habit – Ideal for smaller spaces.
Hardy and resilient – Thrives in tough conditions.
Low maintenance – Easy-care shrub.

Perfect For

Front of borders – Low seasonal colour.
Low hedging – Neat informal edging.
Containers – Patio planting.
Cottage gardens – Informal charm.
Low-maintenance gardens – Reliable performance.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.
Care: Lightly prune in early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Potentilla fruticosa Creamissima 4.5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Orange Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.