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.
Additional information
| 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 | |
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