Cotoneaster suec. 'Coral Beauty'

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Grows best in full sun for maximum flowering and berry display, but will tolerate partial shade.

• Soil Preferences: Adapts to most soils—loam, sandy, or clay—provided they are well-drained.

• pH Range: Thrives in neutral to slightly alkaline soils (pH 6.5–8.0).

• Moisture Needs: Prefers moderately moist soil but is drought-tolerant once established.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn to establish roots before seasonal extremes.

• Spacing: For ground cover, plant 0.8–1 metre apart; for slopes or banks, allow room for spreading habit.

• Positioning Tips: Ideal for ground cover, cascading over walls, slopes, rock gardens, or wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

• Shelter Needs: Hardy and wind-resistant, suitable for coastal areas and exposed sites.

• Container Growing: Works well in large troughs or raised beds where its trailing habit can be shown off.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water regularly in the first year to help roots establish.

  • Once established, only water in prolonged dry spells.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy foliage, flowers, and berries.

• Pruning:

  • Prune lightly after flowering to control spread and shape.

  • Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased wood as needed.

  • Avoid heavy pruning, as this can reduce the following year’s flowering.

• Mulching: Apply a 5–8 cm mulch layer of bark, compost, or leaf mould in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds—keep mulch a few cm from the base to prevent rot.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally robust; may occasionally encounter scale insects, aphids, or fireblight—monitor and treat promptly if needed.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy and evergreen in mild climates, retaining its foliage for year-round cover.

• Weed Control: Keep the planting area weed-free, especially during establishment, to prevent competition for moisture and nutrients.

Ornamental Features, Seasonal Interest, and Garden Uses

• Foliage: Small, glossy evergreen leaves form a dense mat of greenery year-round.

• Flowers: Masses of small white flowers appear in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and pollinators.

• Berries: Bright orange-red berries follow the flowers, ripening in late summer and lasting well into winter, providing food for birds.

• Form: Low-growing, spreading shrub with arching stems that can cascade attractively over walls or banks.

• Growth Rate and Size: Moderate growth; reaches around 0.5–1 metre in height with a spread of up to 2–2.5 metres.

• Wildlife Benefits:

  • Flowers provide nectar for bees and butterflies.

  • Berries are an important winter food for birds.

  • Dense foliage offers shelter for small creatures.

• Ornamental Value: Combines attractive foliage, seasonal flowers, and long-lasting berries for year-round appeal.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Ground cover for large areas to reduce maintenance.

  • Bank and slope planting to prevent erosion.

  • Cascading over walls for a soft, natural effect.

  • Wildlife gardens for food and shelter.

• Seasonal Appeal:

  • Spring: Fresh green foliage and white blossoms.

  • Summer: Glossy leaves and developing berries.

  • Autumn–Winter: Bright berries and evergreen cover.

• Longevity: A long-lived, low-maintenance shrub that gets better with age and minimal intervention.

• Size
  2L

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