Cotoneaster horizontalis (cotoneaster)

Product Description

Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderate ly fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-gro wing Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardyThe glossy dark green leaves of  this small, spreading, deciduous shrub are studded with tiny, pinkish-white flowers in May, followed by bright re d autumn berries. The leaves turn orange-red before they fall. The branches form a pretty herringbone pattern, which means the plant looks stunning grown flat a gainst a wall. It is also an excellent groundcover plant for a sunny border. Garden care: After flowering, lightly cut back any branches that s poil the symmetry of the plant and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well- rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. In autumn trim bac k lightly any branches that obscure the display of fruit.