Potentilla fruticosa Bellissima 4.5 Litre Pot

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Bellissima’ – Compact Shrub with Soft Pink Summer Flowers

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Bellissima’ is a charming and dependable shrub, producing masses of delicate soft pink flowers over a remarkably long season. From late spring through to autumn, the plant becomes covered in open, five-petalled blooms that brighten sunny borders for months.

The finely textured green foliage forms a neat, compact mound that provides an attractive backdrop for the flowers. Its tidy growth habit makes ‘Bellissima’ particularly well suited to the front of borders, low informal hedging, and patio containers.

Potentillas are well known for their resilience and adaptability, performing well in a wide range of garden conditions. This variety thrives in sunny positions where it flowers freely and reliably throughout the growing season.

Hardy and low maintenance, Potentilla ‘Bellissima’ tolerates poorer soils and dry conditions once established. A light prune in early spring helps maintain a compact shape and encourages fresh flowering growth.

Pretty, reliable, and easy to grow, ‘Bellissima’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for long-lasting colour with minimal effort.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fresh green foliage forms neat clumps.
Late Spring–Summer: Soft pink flowers bloom continuously.
Late Summer–Autumn: Flowering continues into the cooler months.
Winter: Compact branching structure remains tidy.

Key Features

Soft pink flowers – Gentle seasonal colour.
Long flowering season – Late spring to autumn.
Compact growth – Ideal for smaller gardens.
Hardy shrub – Thrives in tough conditions.
Low maintenance – Easy-care plant.

Perfect For

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

Growing Tips

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

Potentilla fruticosa Bellissima 4.5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Pink 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.