Cotoneaster horizontalis (Cotoneaster)
Type
Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form
Low Growing or Spreading Plant, Architectural Form
Size
Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours
White Flowers (Spring), Medium green Foliage
Care
Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness
Very hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth
Medium Growing Plant
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Cotoneaster horizontalis description
: This deciduous cotoneaster is commonly used to cover difficult banks. Ground hugging branches produce a profusion white spring blossom, followed by red berries. Autumn colouring is red through orange. 70cm wide x 2m
Cotoneaster horizontalis 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; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Design & Plant Use for Cotoneaster horizontalis:
Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils
Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils
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