COTONEASTER franchetii
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COTONEASTER franchetii
Commonly known as Franchet's cotoneaster
Usually evergreen in warmer areas, this multi-stemmed and self-seeding species has sage-green foliage and very noticeable orange to scarlet berries
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, birds. Suitable for a hedge in coastal areas -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Elliptic to ovate leaves, 3.5cm (1½in) long, grey-green above and white beneath.
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White
Suffused with red. -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubSpreading to erect shrub with arching branches. Produces white flowers, red tinged, in 5-15-flowered clusters followed by bright orange fruit.
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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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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cotoneaster - Growing Guide