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Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster franchetii
Small pink tinged, white flowers in the early summer, followed by a profusion of oblong, bright orange/red fruits. This evergreen or semi-evergreen arching shrub bears oval, grey-green leaves that are white beneath.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Avoid waterlogged soils, useful for dry sites - grows where soil is poor and many other plants fail
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Flowering Period:
Early summer.
Flower Colour:
White, tinged pink
Other Features:
The array of colour in the flowers, leaves and fruits. Ability to put up with poor soil.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Pruning not necessary. Remove unwanted or damaged branches in spring. Submerge pot in a bucket of water before planting. Water well during establishment. Add Osmocote type feed on planting and each spring.
Eventual Height: 3m
Eventual Spread:
3m
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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2 litre pot |
40-60cm |
£4.49 |
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