A mound-forming shrub with dull, pale green leaves. White flowers, are followed by bright red, round fruit. Max Height 70cm. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cotoneaster congestus
A mound-forming shrub with dull, pale green leaves. White flowers, are followed by bright red, round fruit.
	
	
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								| Generic | Cotoneaster  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | congestus  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white  | 
		
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 70cm  | 
		
| Family | Rosaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 90cm  | 
		
| Growth Speed | Slow  | 
		
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | June, July  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | red  | 
		
| Fruits When | August  | 
		
| Moisture | Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | Sheltered site  | 
		
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Rock garden  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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