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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Cotoneaster |
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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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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