Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa)
Care, watering, light and tips for Shrubby cinquefoil on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rosaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–30 °C
About Shrubby cinquefoil
Dasiphora fruticosa, commonly known as Shrubby Cinquefoil or bushmure, is a hardy, low-maintenance deciduous shrub valued for its extended blooming period. It features small, five-petaled flowers, typically yellow, that cover the plant from late spring until the first frosts. It's ideal for borders, rock gardens, or as a low hedge, providing color and texture for much of the year.
Native range
Widely distributed in the temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Care tips
It thrives in full sun for abundant flowering, though it tolerates some partial shade. It's highly adaptable regarding watering, tolerating drought once established, but appreciates regular watering during dry summers. It adapts to a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained, though it prefers slightly acidic to neutral. A common mistake is excessive or incorrect timing of pruning; it's best to prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage flowering.
How to save a dying Shrubby cinquefoil
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves; no flowering; stunted growth.
- First aid
- Check soil drainage and moisture; prune dry or diseased branches; apply fungicide if disease signs appear.
- What kills it
- Overwatering or heavy soil leading to root rot; lack of direct sun or prolonged drought without irrigation.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and growing conditions are corrected promptly.