Cotoneaster horizontalis Wall spray, Herringbone cotoneaster, Rock spray cotoneaster
Plant Needs.... Planting site Hardiness: Hardy in UK/Ireland/Scottish Highlands Zones 4 to 9 (-34C to -1C / -30F to 30F) Border/container: Borders Sun/shade: Likes sun; tolerates part shade, light shade Soil type: Any Soil pH: Acid (ericaceous), Alkaline, Neutral Moisture: Dry soil, well drained soil Hazardous: No
Plant care Care required: Normal maintenance
Cotoneaster horizontalis Wall spray, Herringbone cotoneaster, Rock spray cotoneaster
Colours and scent Flowers: White Fruit: Red Leaf: Green Stem: Variegated leaf: No Scent: No
Size and shape Height: 1.00m Height at 10yrs: 1.00m Spread: 3.00m Spread at 10yrs: 1.80m Shape: Dome
Evergreen, Seasons of interest... Blooms/foliage interest in: Spring, Autumn, Winter Evergreen: No, deciduous
Cotoneaster horizontalis Wall spray, Herringbone cotoneaster, Rock spray cotoneaster
Plant Names... Botanical name: Cotoneaster horizontalis Common name: Wall spray, Herringbone cotoneaster, Rock spray cotoneaster Also known as:
Plant Type... Plant botanical type: Shrub
Use For... Wall cover, Structural, Deer resistant, Bee attraction, Bird attraction Wall notes: North, South, East, West facing
Description... This good looking plant is known for the neat herringbone pattern of leaves along its branches. It is useful for covering walls and banks. There are white flowers in May which are favoured by bees and masses of red autumn berries. The shrub will climb higher grown against a wall when its branches splay out attractively and look wonderful in autumn when clad in red berries. The leaves tend to remain till late and take on orange and red tints before they fall. When grown as a free standing shrub, it holds its branches out in a horizontal layer to great effect, with or without flowers or fruit.
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Cotoneaster horizontalis
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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