Dasiphora fruticosa 'Goldstar' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Rosaceae Subfamily: Rosoideae Tribe: Potentilleae Subtribe: Fragariinae
Genus: Dasiphora
Synonym(s): Potentilla fruticosa
English name: Shrubby cinquefoil 'Gold Star'
Zone: Mediterranean

General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 2,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: slow
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 7.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 2,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: slow
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 7.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
IMMEDIATE AUTUMN Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Experiences in the garden
19-04-12A Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Minier (Cultivated from unknown origin)
08-06-23 1x Dead plant: End of life: JTz1.
25-06-13 2x Dead plant because of watering problem: JTz1.