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COTONEASTER 'Rothschildianus'
Commonly known as Willow-leaved cotoneaster
Distinctive spreading habit and clusters of creamy-yellow fruits
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EvergreenNarrowly-elliptic, deeply-veined leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, arching shrub. Bears flowers in large clusters. Fruits over a long period.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sunFull sun for best berry production.
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Partial shade
COTONEASTER 'Rothschildianus'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowWildlife plant - insects, birds (yellow berries not taken readily by birds)Pests & DiseasesAphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus.Place of originWestern China. Garden origin. UK. Exbury, Southampton
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilWill tolerate a dry position when established.
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WildlifeBird friendly
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Cotoneaster - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
Only £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00