Happy Face® White Potentilla
Potentilla fruticosa 'Kupinpa' PP 22,732
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Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Drought resistant, Flowering, Cold hardy, Disease resistant, Attracts pollinators, and Deer-resistant
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Leaf Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, OR
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 2-7
Bring on the cheer with Happy Face® White Potentilla PP#22,732 (Potentilla fruticosa 'Kupinpa'), a Proven Winners® flowering shrub bursting with brilliant pure-white blossoms! This compact deciduous bush blooms from late spring through frost, with delicate yellow centers that sparkle like little suns!
This Proven Winners® selection is a superior form of the beloved Potentilla, bred for stronger growth, disease resistance, and a clean, mounded shape. The fine-textured, ferny green foliage forms a neat ball of color that serves as a backdrop to its pristine white blooms. With its tidy habit and non-stop flowers, Happy Face® White makes maintenance a breeze while delivering continuous seasonal interest!
Native to cool regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Potentilla shrubs (members of the Rose family) have long been valued as tough, cheerful landscape plants. In modern gardens, they are prized for their resilience and reliability. Relatives include other flowering bushes and hardy shrubs like Spirea, Roses, and Cinquefoils, making this plant a charming cousin in the Rosaceae family tree!
>>Jump to Planting & Care Instructions
Key Features
- Proven Winners® compact deciduous flowering bush with pure white blooms
- Long blooming season from late spring until frost
- Fine-textured, ferny green foliage
- Low-maintenance, disease-resistant, and cold-hardy
- Grows 2-3 feet tall and wide - great for small gardens and borders
Landscaping Uses
Happy Face® White Potentilla is the perfect plant for small spaces or mass plantings where a long season of color is desired. Its petite size makes it easy to tuck into any sunny nook. Growing just 2-3 feet tall and wide, it's the perfect flowering bush for borders, beds, and brightening up landscapes with a long season of bloom.
- Border edging and front-of-bed accents
- Mass plantings for a sea of white flowers
- Foundation plantings for a cheerful, low-maintenance structure
- Container gardening spillers for patios and porches
- Mixed shrub borders and bright facer shrubs
Care & Maintenance
Happy Face® White Potentilla thrives in USDA zones 2-7. This hardy deciduous flowering shrub is incredibly cold-tolerant and reliable, with a neat, mounded growth habit. For extra tips, see our guide on caring for Potentilla shrubs.
- Planting Time - Best planted in spring or fall
- Sun Requirements - Full sun for best blooms, tolerates light part shade
- Soil Requirements - Adaptable to average, well-drained soils; tolerates clay, rocky, and poor soils once established
- Moisture Needs - Moderate; use the Finger Test to check soil moisture - regular watering the first year is key
- Mulch - Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
- Fertilization Needs - Light feeding in spring with balanced shrub fertilizer or compost
- Pruning Info - Prune lightly in early spring to shape; remove dead or damaged wood after bloom
- Renewal Pruning - Every few years, cut back one-third of the oldest stems to encourage fresh growth
- Special Perks - Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, highly cold-hardy, pollution-tolerant, and low maintenance
Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal symbiotic root support.
White Blooms Make a Happy Statement
With its Proven Winners® pedigree, long bloom time, and cold-hardiness, Happy Face® White Potentilla is a garden must-have! Order yours today from Nature Hills and enjoy months of dazzling blooms right at your doorstep.
