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.
	
	
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								| 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 | |
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