General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. Prefers light, consistently moist, moderately fertile, well-drained soils, but tolerates a wide range of growing conditions including poor dry soils. Drought tolerant once established in the garden. Generally does not perform well in the hot and humid conditions of the deep South. Prune in late winter as needed.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Shrubby cinquefoil is a rounded, deciduous shrub that typically grows 2-4’ tall. It is a circumpolar species (Europe, Asia and North America) that is noted for its ease of culture, long flowering period and attractive compound foliage. ‘Hallman Dwarf’ is a slower growing dwarf cultivar that typically grows to 24” tall and 18” wide. It features pinnate dark green leaves with 5-7 narrow-oblong to lance-shaped leaflets. Bright yellow 5-petaled flowers appear singly or in small cymes over a very long bloom period of late spring to fall. Best bloom is in cool summer climates. In hot and humid summer climates such as the St. Louis area, bloom may be substantially reduced as summer progresses. Common name is in reference to its shrubby habit (fruticosa means shrubby) and usually five-fingered compound leaves (cinqfoil in French means five-leaved).

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Powdery mildew and leaf spot may occur. Spider mites may be a problem in hot, dry locations.

Uses:

Excellent low-maintenance dwarf shrub for rock gardens, border fronts and foundations. Also may be used as low hedge or edger. May be massed.

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