Cotoneaster conspicuus - 'Red Glory'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Spreading clump, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm 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 conspicuus 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: Attractive autumn colour; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.


Design & Plant Use for Cotoneaster conspicuus:
  • Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
  • Ideal for naturalistic woodland planting
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

Common Missspellings: Cottoneaster, Kotoneaster, Coteneaster, Cotoneastor

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