Potentilla megalantha

Bright golden flowers bring lasting cheer to the garden with Potentilla megalantha. This compact, low-growing perennial produces an abundance of large, rich yellow, saucer-shaped blooms from late spring into summer, standing out beautifully against neat mounds of deeply divided green foliage. The cheerful flowers create a colourful display that works equally well in rock gardens, gravel planting, alpine collections and the front of sunny borders. Its tidy habit allows it to blend naturally with other low-growing perennials, while the long flowering season provides dependable interest for many weeks. The open blooms also attract bees and other pollinating insects, adding valuable wildlife appeal. Ultimate height: 20cm (8in). Ultimate spread: 30cm (12in).