Cotoneaster simonsii - 100-125 CM C7.5

Description
The Himalyan cotoneaster (Cotoneaster simonsii) is a bushy, upright garden plant with decorative, scarlet-red, oval fruits. It produces white flowers from June to July. The Himalyan cotoneaster also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamental * Cut flower

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Himalyan cotoneaster are dark green, ovoid.

Frost hardiness
The Himalyan cotoneaster has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Himalyan cotoneaster is bushy and upright in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 white flowers appear from June to July.

Fruit
The scarlet-red, oval fruits of Cotoneaster simonsii are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

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