Cotoneaster horizontalis
Wall spray, Herringbone cotoneaster, Rock spray cotoneaster
- Height × spread
- 1m × 3m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Flowers
- Spring, Autumn
Availability
Generally available in Autumn & Winter, limited editions
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
This good looking plant is known for the neat herringbone pattern of leaves along its branches. It is useful for covering walls and banks. There are white flowers in May which are favoured by bees and masses of red autumn berries. The shrub will climb higher grown against a wall when its branches splay out attractively and look wonderful in autumn when clad in red berries. The leaves tend to remain till late and take on orange and red tints before they fall. When grown as a free standing shrub, it holds its branches out in a horizontal layer to great effect, with or without flowers or fruit.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Autumn foliage
- Orange-red
- Fruit colour
- Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 1m
- Spread
- 3m
- Spread in 10 years
- 1.8m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Autumn, Winter
- Flowers in
- Spring, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Rock garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- All types
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Structural, Deer resistant, Bee attraction, Bird attraction
- Walls
- North, South, East, West facing
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
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