Potentilla Happy Face® Yellow

Happy Face® Series Buttercup Shrub, Bush Cinquefoil
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Buttercup-Like Flowers
You can't help but smile when you see the delightful bright yellow buttercup-like blossoms of Potentilla Happy Face. This is a butterfly nectar source and a host plant for butterfly larvae. Flowers pop against the dark, dense foliage. Easy to grow shrub. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow.

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Code POHF

Patent PP22,176 'Lundy'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species fruticosa

Height Medium 2-3'

Spacing Plant 3-4' apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 2-7

Soil Type Acidic, Clay, Sandy

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Long-Blooming
  • Good for Hedge
  • OK in Containers
  • Wet Site Tolerant

Potentilla General Information

Potentilla fruticosa are low-maintenance deciduous shrubs. Well-branched habit provides prolific flowering. Deer resistant. Does not tolerate the humidity of the Gulf States well. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Potentilla Plant Care

Established plants grow well in a wide range of conditions and are drought tolerant. Will tolerate any soil as long as it is well drained. If needed, prune branches by 1/3 in late winter to maintain full habit. Rejuvenate older plants by shearing back to 6" above ground level.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October