Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Bellissima'

Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Bellissima': Rich Pink Blooms from Spring into Summer

Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Bellissima' brings a long season of rich-pink flowers, each one finished with a warm golden eye that makes the colour feel even brighter. Bloom begins early and keeps going well into late summer, creating a steady, cheerful show instead of a short-lived flush. Fine-textured, light-green foliage gives the plant a soft, airy look that blends easily into mixed plantings. Compact and dependable, it’s a simple way to add bold colour in a neat, easy-to-place shrub.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 2–3’
• Spread: 2–3’
• Flower Colour: Rich pink with gold eyes
• Flowering Period: Early spring to late summer
• Foliage: Fine-textured, light green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; adaptable to average garden conditions once established

Uses and Benefits: Perfect for sunny borders, low hedging, and foundation beds where you want reliable colour without constant upkeep. Its compact size makes it easy to repeat in groups for a tidy, professional look, and the fine foliage helps soften heavier shrubs and hard edges. With such a long bloom window, it’s especially useful in retail-friendly plantings where consistent colour matters all season.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for the best flowering, though a bit of afternoon shade is welcome in hotter exposures. Water regularly during the first season to establish, then water during prolonged dry spells to keep bloom strong and foliage fresh. In early spring, trim back lightly to shape and encourage dense new growth; an occasional deeper renewal prune every few years helps keep older plants vigorous. A light spring feeding with compost is usually plenty.

History: A standout selection prized for its saturated flower colour and exceptionally long bloom season, 'Bella Bellissima' was chosen to deliver high-impact pink in a compact shrub that fits easily into modern landscapes and smaller gardens.

Final Thoughts: When you want months of confident pink colour in a compact, low-fuss shrub, Bella Bellissima keeps borders looking bright, fresh, and finished from spring right through summer.