Cotoneaster microphyllus - P9

Description
These produce red fruits from October onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotoneaster melanotrichus.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * Attractive dark red autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive dark red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Cotoneaster is creeping in structure.

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. - To increase vigour and flowering, the plant should be cut back a hand's breadth above the ground every 3-5 years.

Flower
The white flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Pruning, group planting, ornamental shrub, grave, bird food plant