Cotoneaster consp. 'Decorus' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus' (Cotoneaster conspicuus) is a spreading garden plant with decorative red berries. Before these appear, it produces white flowers in May. The Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus' also has ovate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and spreads to around 2.5 m.

Bulletpoints
* Ornamental fruit * The flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * Cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus' are dark green, ovoid.

Frost hardiness
The Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus' has a spreading habit. It generally grows 5–15 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 ground 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 May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Cut flower, group planting, ornamental shrub, grave, bee pasture, ground cover

Root
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' is a shallow-rooting plant.