Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Potentilla bifurca, Potentilla biennis
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Fields, Open Forest, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
POTENTILLA 'Emilie'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Cinquefoil
In German
Abelia
Fingerkraut
In French
Abelia
potentille
In Spanish
Abelia
cinquefoil
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Πεντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Abelia
cinquefoil
In Polish
Abelia
pięciornik
In Latin
Abelia
cinquefoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Cinquefoil
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Cinquefoil? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Cinquefoil. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Cinquefoil doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cinquefoil has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Cinquefoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Cinquefoil
Season and care of Abelia and Cinquefoil is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Cinquefoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Cinquefoil season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinquefoil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinquefoil is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Cinquefoil Physical Information
Abelia and Cinquefoil physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cinquefoil height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Cinquefoil are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Cinquefoil flower color: Not Available
- Cinquefoil leaf color: Not Available
Care of Abelia and Cinquefoil
Care of Abelia and Cinquefoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cinquefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinquefoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.