{"product_id":"bella-bellissima-potentilla","title":"Bella Bellissima Potentilla","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Rare Pink-Flowered Potentilla, Tough and Long-Blooming\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBella Bellissima Potentilla (\u003cem\u003ePotentilla fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bella Bellissima') offers something unusual — warm pink flowers on the famously tough, hardy potentilla, blooming from early summer until frost on a compact mound. The pink color is richest in cooler weather. Extremely cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it's a pretty, dependable choice for sunny borders, foundations, and boulevards in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBella Bellissima Potentilla Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotentilla fruticosa 'Bella Bellissima'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light part shade (pink color holds best with some afternoon shade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly summer until frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm pink, richest in cool weather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay, poor soil, and dry sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable well below -40°F — exceptionally hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-blooming foundation shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size and unusual pink color suit foundations, low hedges, and border fronts. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough sites and pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in hot, dry, lean spots and feeds bees all summer. Pair with catmint, coneflower, and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Very adaptable; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Bella Bellissima Potentilla\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 2–3 feet apart. A little afternoon shade keeps the pink color from fading in summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Bella Bellissima Potentilla\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells. Shear lightly in spring to keep it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the pink fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink potentillas color best in cool weather; in the heat of midsummer the flowers can pale. A bit of afternoon shade helps hold the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — reliable to zone 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse potentilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it looking good?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA light spring shear keeps it dense and blooming well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarmalade Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa):\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm orange-yellow potentilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbbotswood Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa):\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic white-flowered potentilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deer-resistant blue partner for sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Bella Bellissima Potentilla Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low hedge or border edging, space plants about 2½ feet apart so the mounds knit together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (2.5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a mixed bed, plant in groups of 3–5 at the same spacing for a drift of pink that blooms all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBella Bellissima Potentilla Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh ferny gray-green foliage emerges early; a light shear now sets up a dense, flower-covered mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm pink blooms begin in June and keep coming nonstop — richest in June and again when nights cool, paler in peak heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the last shrubs still flowering, often carrying pink right up to hard frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A low twiggy mound with light tan exfoliating stems — unbothered by even a zone-2 cold snap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marmalade-potentilla\"\u003eMarmalade Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — warm orange-yellow blooms beside the pink for a sunset-toned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/abbotswood-potentilla\"\u003eAbbotswood Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — crisp white flowers that make the pink read brighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-beauty-potentilla\"\u003ePink Beauty Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — a sister pink for massing a longer drift in the same tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnus-coneflower\"\u003eMagnus Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e — rosy-purple summer blooms that feed the same bees in the same lean, sunny soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Bella Bellissima Potentilla Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the tough spots — sunny boulevards, hot foundation strips, lean or clay soil — where it blooms from June to frost with nothing more than a spring shear, and deer leave it alone. It's not a fit for shady beds (bloom fades fast below about 5 hours of sun), and if you want the pink at its deepest all summer, expect it to soften during July heat waves even in an ideal spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312997257521,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/bella-bellissima-potentilla.jpg?v=1779727882","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/bella-bellissima-potentilla","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}