Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem' (tom thumb) - 40-50 CM C10

Description
The Creeping cotoneaster 'Little Gem' (Cotoneaster adpressus) is a creeping, branching dwarf shrub with decorative, red, oval fruits. It produces white flowers in June. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 1 m wide. The Creeping cotoneaster 'Little Gem' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Resistant to urban climates

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Creeping cotoneaster 'Little Gem' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping cotoneaster 'Little Gem' is a creeping and branching dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m wide. Slow-growing.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in June.

Fruit
The red, oval fruits of Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Grave, roof garden, bed edging, ground cover

Root
Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.