We proudly research, grow, and write about our plants by hand. Descriptions are based on our experience as well as information gathered from reputable sources: books, periodicals, and select websites. Should you have questions beyond what is listed please email or call.

  • Close-up of a deep red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flower with a blurred green background
  • Red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flowers with green leaves in a garden setting
  • Close-up of green Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, plants growing in a garden
  • Red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flowers with green leaves on a blurred green background
  • Dark red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flower with green leaves on a blurred natural background
  • Field of green plants with purple flowers and red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flowers
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Potentilla atrosanguinea | ruby cinquefoil

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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.

Plants may ship dormant in early spring.

ships spring 2026

Cinquefoils are so closely related to strawberries that it can be hard to differentiate some by foliage alone. Yet, this is a large and varied genus that includes everything from large woody shrubs to miniscule herbaceous alpines. 

Ruby cinquefoil (Potentilla atrosanguinea) is a pretty perennial with a bushy form that is smothered in masses of small dark red blooms in summer. The lightly silvered foliage is the perfect complement to the deep red flowers. This easy garden plant is happiest in full sun or part shade in average or well-drained soil.

Zones: 5 to 7
Family: Rosaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 12 to 30 in.
Spread: 12 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full Sun, part-shade
Soil Conditions: well-drained, average, moist but well-drained
Bloom Time: June to August
Native Range: Himalayas
Common Name: Himalayan cinquefoil, ruby cinquefoil, dark crimson cinquefoil

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Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
  • Rabbit resistant
  • Drought resistant
  • Snail Resistant
  • Silver foliage
image credits

Averater, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Averater, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Close-up of a deep red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flower with a blurred green background
Red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flowers with green leaves in a garden setting
Close-up of green Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, plants growing in a garden
Red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flowers with green leaves on a blurred green background
Dark red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flower with green leaves on a blurred natural background
Field of green plants with purple flowers and red Potentilla atrosanguinea, commonly known as ruby cinquefoil, flowers

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2026 shipping. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded.

We will resume shipping plants as soon as plants are ready and temperatures are appropriate in our location and yours.

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

  • 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
  • 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
  • trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
  • seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Read more about our shipping policies here.

Nursery pick up

We will email you to schedule a day and time to collect your plants when they are ready in spring. Generally, plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

  • 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
  • 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
  • 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.

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