Cotoneaster atrop. 'Variegatus' - P9

Description
The Wall spray 'Variegatus' (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is a spreading, overhanging, branched small shrub with decorative, red, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces light pink-coloured flowers in June. The Wall spray 'Variegatus' also has leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves with a white edge. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamental * Cut flower * attractive orange-red, scarlet-red autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Wall spray 'Variegatus' are dark green, ovate, leathery, alternate, with entire margins and a white edge. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size. Wall spray 'Variegatus' is bright orange-red to scarlet red in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Wall spray 'Variegatus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Wall spray 'Variegatus' is a sprawling, overhanging and branching small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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 light pink flowers appear in June.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Cling for a very long time.

Use
Pruning, group planting, ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, ground cover, bird food plant

Root
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus' is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted plant.