Potentilla

Abstract

An ornamental, flowering shrub of the genus Potentilla fruticosa, having as its most important novel characteristic the ability to produce flowers which are red in color, a color not heretofore known in this genus. The seasonal development pattern of the new plant is later than that of other Potentilla varieties; both new leaves and flowers appear later in the spring than on other Potentilla, and last longer in the fall; however, very dry weather conditions cause red flowers to fade to a reddish-yellow, but the same flower becomes red again after rain. Another distinguishing characteristic is the foliage, which is a brighter green than in other Potentilla; and grows with more density, and more dwarf size than the seedling relatives.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Potentilla, substantially as described and illustrated herein, and capable of producing a red flower, and having the other distinguishing features that the foliage is brighter green, and appears in lower more compact growth than appears in related Potentillas.