Corokia cotoneaster - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Wire-netting bush (Corokia cotoneaster) is a bizarre garden plant with decorative red fruits. These give off a pleasant scent. Before this, from June to July, it produces yellow, wheel-shaped flowers. In a sunny position with loamy, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of about 2 m and spreads to about 1.5 m.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 0 to 5°C is required.

Growth
Wire-netting bush has a bizarre structure.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilising: Weekly from March to September.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily; waterlogging must be avoided at all costs. - As soon as night-time temperatures no longer fall below 5°C, this plant can be moved outdoors. A shower with lukewarm water removes dust and revives your plant. A semi-shaded spot without direct sunlight is best to prevent damage to the leaves. If necessary, the plant can also be repotted outdoors straight away in spring, which saves on cleaning up indoors.

Flower
The yellow, wheel-shaped flowers appear from June to July. They have a pleasant fragrance.

Fruit
The red drupes of Corokia cotoneaster are particularly decorative.

Use
Ornamental shrub, container, indoors, balcony/patio