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You expect a lot from the Happy Face® series of potentilla: hardiness, non-stop blooms, extra-large flowers, and essentially effortless care. Happy Face® Orange does all of that and more, and in an enticing bright orange color that stays cheery and vivid all through summer. After years of trialing and comparison, we’re confident this is the best orange potentilla we have seen.
Top reasons to grow Happy Face Orange potentilla:
– True orange color stays bright and vivid, even in hot weather
– Durable native shrub
– Exceptionally deer resistant
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | <i>Dasiphora fruticosa</i> 'Minporoug01' PPAF, CBRAF (formerly known as <i>Potentilla fruticosa</i>) |
| Zone | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 1.5-2.5' |
| Width/Spread | 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil | Average, Dry, Moist, Well-drained |
| Uses | Edging, Foundations, Low Hedges, Mass Planting |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Native, Reblooming, Salt tolerant |
| Blooms on | Old and new wood |
| Breeder | Minier Nurseries |
Light: Full sun (6+hrs/day), part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Soil: Any well-drained soil will do
Water: Average water needs; drought tolerant once established
Fertilizing: One application of a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs in early spring is sufficient.
Pruning: Regular pruning is not required, but plants do benefit from a hard trim to rejuvenate them every 3-5 years
