Potentilla ‘Miss Wilmott’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Potentilla ‘Miss Wilmott’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Potentilla ‘Miss Wilmott’ — a hardy garden shrub with cherry-pink with darker raspberry-red centre and flowering june to september. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 30–45 cm × 45–60 cm
- Flowering: June to September
- Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinating Insects
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Wilmott' is a charming and reliable hardy perennial, producing an abundance of delicate cherry-pink flowers with a striking darker raspberry-red centre throughout the summer months. The blooms are held in loose, airy sprays above attractive palmate, strawberry-like foliage, creating a wonderfully informal display that works beautifully in borders, cottage gardens and containers.
A favourite among gardeners for its long flowering season and easy-going nature, 'Miss Wilmott' is a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Once established, this robust perennial requires very little maintenance and will reward you with colour from early summer right through to early autumn.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Wilmott' |
| Mature size | 30–45 cm × 45–60 cm |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming, Semi-Spreading Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Light Partial Shade |
| Flowering | June to September |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinating Insects |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Rockeries, Containers, Ground Cover |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
30–45 cm × 45–60 cm. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from june to september.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.