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Growing Information
Growing Information
HEIGHT: 12 - 18 inches
SPREAD: 12 - 18 inches
LIGHT: Full Sun
WATER: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
IN BLOOM: Early Summer to Late Summer
HARDINESS: Zones 3-7
TYPE: Herbaceous perennial
Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott'
Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott'
Cinquefoil 'Miss Willmott' is a charming herbaceous perennial prized for its masses of vibrant rosy-pink flowers accented by deep crimson centers. Blooming over an extended period from early summer into late summer, this compact perennial adds cheerful color to borders while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its tidy growth habit, exceptional hardiness, and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and perennial borders.
Key Features
Key Features
Bright rosy-pink flowers with rich crimson centers
Long bloom period from early to late summer
Compact, tidy mounding habit
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Excellent cold hardiness
Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial
Outstanding for cottage gardens and perennial borders
Ideal Uses
Ideal Uses
Cottage gardens
Pollinator gardens
Perennial borders
Rock gardens
Edging pathways
Mixed flower beds
Containers
Why I Grow It
Why I Grow It
I grow 'Miss Willmott' because it's one of those dependable perennials that offers beautiful color without demanding constant attention. Its cheerful pink flowers brighten the garden for weeks while attracting a steady stream of bees and butterflies. I also like its exceptional hardiness and compact habit, making it an easy plant to fit into gardens of almost any size. It's the kind of perennial that rewards gardeners year after year with reliable blooms and very little maintenance.
Care Tips:
Care Tips:
Plant in full sun for the best flowering and compact growth.
Grow in well-drained soil and avoid consistently wet conditions.
Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming throughout the season.
Cut back old stems in late fall or early spring to encourage healthy new growth.
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