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COTONEASTER horizontalis 'Variegatus'

Commonly known as Rock cotoneaster, Variegated herring-bone cotoneaster

Silver variegated form
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    White-margined leaves to 1cm (½in) long turn pink and red in autumn.
  • Red
  • Height
    45cm (18in)
  • Spread
    1m (3ft)
  • Ground cover
    These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    Branches form a herringbone pattern. Less vigorous than 'horizontalis'.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun

COTONEASTER horizontalis 'Variegatus'

 
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plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Syn. C. atropurpureus 'Variegatus'. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.
    Pests & Diseases
    aphids, woolly aphids, scale insects, webber moth caterpillars, fireblight, honey fungus.
    Place of origin
    Western China
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver variegated
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Orbicular
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 8
    Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
    Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
    When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Will tolerate a dry position when established.
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
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Cotoneaster - Growing Guide

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