Xela's Garden

Cotoneaster atropurpureus / horizontalis 'Variegatus'

Genus: Cotoneaster.

Species: Cotoneaster atropurpureus.

A small, deciduous shrub with horizontally spreading branches. It has small, mid-green leaves edged with cream which turn red tinged and pink in autumn. It bears small, dark-red, flowers in summer and red berries in autumn.

Cultivation:
Grow in full sun. Can survive dry conditions.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Soil types:
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:
Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Full Sun
Aspect:
North, South, East, West
Exposure:
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)

This is a pretty variegated cotoneaster that has neat little green leaves edged in white. The variegation is particularly pleasing in autumn when the leaves take on red tints before dropping. It does not fruit profusely, but the berries that are produced will be bright red. This is quite a showy form and looks good against brickwork which sets off the leaves. If it's grown as a mound the detail gets lost and it just looks fuzzy.

height
70cm
spread
2.50 m

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