Dasiphora fruticosa
Finger shrub
Common names: Five-finger shrub, Shrub finger herb
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Description
The finger shrub, botanically Dasiphora fruticosa, is a modest dwarf shrub from the rose family that blooms from June to September. Its yellow, occasionally white or pinkish flowers appear continuously on new growth, so the shrub stands almost flowerless for only a few weeks. With a typical height of 40 to 100 cm, it remains low and is well suited for garden borders, beds, and low hedges. It is frost‑hardy, tolerates wind and poor soils, and is one of the easiest‑to‑care‑for flowering shrubs in the garden.
Care instructions
The finger shrub prefers a sunny to full‑sun position, where it produces most of its flowers. The soil should be well‑drained and somewhat sparse; it does not tolerate waterlogging. Water newly planted shrubs regularly, while established plants can cope with dry periods. A pruning in early spring, around early March (week 9‑10), keeps the growth compact and promotes flowering on new wood. Cultivars such as 'Goldfinger' or 'Abbotswood' are especially robust and suitable for beginners.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, lean, dry, lime-loving
Feeding
Light feeder
Pruning
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