A compact shrub with arching branches of glossy, green, margined white leaves, turning pink and red in autumn. Pinkish red flowers are followed by orange-red round fruit. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cotoneaster atropurpureus ‘Variegatus’
A compact shrub with arching branches of glossy, green, margined white leaves, turning pink and red in autumn. Pinkish red flowers are followed by orange-red round fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Cotoneaster |
|---|---|
| Species | atropurpureus |
| Varietry | 'Variegatus' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | red, orange |
| Fruits When | August |
| 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 | Ground cover, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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