Ideal ground cover plant with red tinged white flowers followed by attractive red berries. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Fruits August to December. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cotoneaster adpressus
Ideal ground cover plant with red tinged white flowers followed by attractive red berries
Additional information
| Generic | Cotoneaster |
|---|---|
| Species | adpressus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August, December |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus, Scale, Eelworms |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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