Dasiphora fruticosa 'Red Ace'       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 'Red Ace'
Zone: Mediterranean
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: red
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: semi-evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from May until September

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

Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI

This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
19-04-12A Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Minier (Cultivated from unknown origin)
17-05-13 3x Dead plant because of watering problem: JTz1.