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COTONEASTER dammeri
Bright scarlet berries, good ground cover
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBroadly obovate to elliptic, mid- to dark-green leaves 1.5-3cm(½-1¼in) long.
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White -
Height20cm (8in) -
Spread2m (6ft)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilVigorous, prostrate shrub with long, spreading shoots. White flowers are solitary or in clusters of 2-4.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sunFull sun produces more berries. -
Partial shade
COTONEASTER dammeri
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects, birds.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus.
Place of originChina (Hubei) -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Obovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning 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.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilWill tolerate a dry position when established.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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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)
2 options from £6.00
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
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