A spreading shrub with branches forming a herringbone pattern. Glossy, dark green leaves, turn red in autumn. Pink-tinged white flowers are followed by bright red round fruit. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers March to April. Fruits July. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cotoneaster horizontalis
A spreading shrub with branches forming a herringbone pattern. Glossy, dark green leaves, turn red in autumn. Pink-tinged white flowers are followed by bright red round fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Cotoneaster |
|---|---|
| Species | horizontalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | White, Pink |
| Soil | Most types |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | Red |
| Fruits When | July |
| 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 | Woodland, Ground cover, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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