Potentilla fruticosa ‘Orangissima’ – Compact Shrub with Warm Orange Summer Flowers
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Orangissima’ is a colourful and reliable shrub, producing vibrant orange flowers over an exceptionally long season. From late spring through to autumn, the plant becomes covered in bright, open blooms that bring warmth and energy to sunny borders.
The finely textured green foliage forms a neat, compact mound, providing a tidy backdrop for the flowers throughout the growing season. Its manageable size makes ‘Orangissima’ particularly suitable for the front of borders, low hedging, or patio containers.
Potentillas are known for their toughness and adaptability, thriving in a wide range of garden conditions. This variety performs best in sunny positions where its flowers continue to appear freely for months.
Hardy and low maintenance, Potentilla ‘Orangissima’ tolerates poorer soils and dry conditions once established. A light prune in early spring helps maintain its shape and encourages strong flowering growth.
Bright, cheerful, and wonderfully dependable, ‘Orangissima’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add long-lasting colour to low-maintenance planting schemes.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Fresh green foliage forms compact mounds.
Late Spring–Summer: Bright orange flowers bloom freely.
Late Summer–Autumn: Continued flowering extends the display.
Winter: Neat branching structure remains.
Key Features
Bright orange flowers – Warm, vibrant colour.
Long flowering period – Late spring to autumn.
Compact habit – Ideal for smaller spaces.
Hardy and adaptable – Performs in tough conditions.
Low maintenance – Easy-care shrub.
Perfect For
Front of borders – Compact seasonal colour.
Low hedging – Informal edging.
Containers – Patio planting.
Cottage gardens – Informal planting schemes.
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: Light prune in early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
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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.