Cotoneaster
The cotoneaster, also known as the dwarf medlar, is a hardy and versatile garden plant that has something to offer all year round. In spring, it blooms with small, delicate flowers, and in autumn, striking berries appear. Thanks to its dense growth and graceful branches, the cotoneaster is ideal as a ground cover, hedge or low shrub. The cotoneaster, also known as the dwarf medlar, is a hardy and ver...
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Cotoneaster for the garden
The Cotoneaster, also known as the dwarf medlar, is a strong, versatile garden plant with something to offer all year round. In spring it flowers with small, subtle blooms, and in autumn striking berries appear. With its dense growth and graceful branches, the Cotoneaster is ideal as ground cover, a hedge or a low shrub.
The Cotoneaster originally comes from Europe, Asia and North Africa. That wide natural range is why the plant copes so well with all sorts of conditions and asks so little maintenance.
Is the Cotoneaster toxic?
The berries of the Cotoneaster are mildly toxic if swallowed. However tempting they look, it's wise not to let children or pets eat them.
Is the Cotoneaster hardy?
Yes, the Cotoneaster is a hardy plant that stands up well to the cold. That makes it perfectly suited to the Dutch climate, and it will be a reliable presence in your garden for years.
When does the Cotoneaster flower and grow?
In spring the Cotoneaster flowers with small white or pale pink blooms. After flowering, red or orange berries often appear and stay on the plant well into autumn, sometimes into winter. That makes it especially attractive to birds.
Caring for the Cotoneaster
The Cotoneaster is a strong, low-maintenance plant that asks very little:
- Watering: water it when you plant it and during long dry spells. After that the plant usually looks after itself perfectly well.
- Light: the Cotoneaster grows well in both full sun and partial shade.
- Soil: it isn't fussy, as long as the soil drains well.
- Pruning and propagating: Pruning helps keep the plant neat and full. Propagating is easy from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and put them in moist soil.
What to do about diseases and pests?
The Cotoneaster is generally strong, but it can occasionally suffer from:
Leaf spot: recognisable by dark spots on the leaves. Remove the affected parts to stop it spreading further.
Aphids: small insects that suck sap from the plant. These are easy to deal with using water or a mild treatment.
Shop your Cotoneaster for outdoors at Green Bubble
At Green Bubble you'll find strong, healthy Cotoneasters, straight from the grower. Whether you're after ground cover or an ornamental shrub, there's always a variety to suit your garden.
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