COTONEASTER dammeri
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COTONEASTER dammeri
Bright scarlet berries, good ground cover
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, birds. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
China (Hubei) -
EvergreenBroadly obovate to elliptic, mid- to dark-green leaves 1.5-3cm(½-1¼in) long.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
20cm (8in) -
Spread
2m (6ft) -
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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Pruning group 5
Suitable 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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilWill tolerate a dry position when established.
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Full sun
Full sun produces more berries. -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Cotoneaster - Growing Guide
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