Cotoneaster congestus - Nanus (Dwarf Cotoneaster)

Type Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Spreading ground hugging, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Spring), Dark green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Cotoneaster congestus cultivation notes: Cotoneaster will tolerate a range of soil types - from the poor dry soils to moist fertile loams. For best results plant in full sun, however this shrub will happily grow under partial shade. Prune to shape in spring - removing older wood if necessary.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.


Design & Plant Use for Cotoneaster congestus:
  • Ideal for naturalistic woodland planting

Common Missspellings: Cottoneaster, Kotoneaster, Coteneaster, Cotoneastor

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Cotoneaster congestus - Nanus (Dwarf Cotoneaster)
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