Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem (Tom Thumb)'
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Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem (Tom Thumb)'

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Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem', also known as 'Tom Thumb', is a compact, low-growing shrub valued for its neat habit and reliable seasonal interest. In spring, small pink-white flowers appear, followed by bright red berries in autumn that provide colour and wildlife value. Typically deciduous in UK conditions, this hardy and drought-tolerant cotoneaster is ideal for ground cover, rockeries, containers, and adding structure to smaller gardens.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 0.1-0.5m
Flowering Month
  • June
  • July
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem (Tom Thumb)'

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; best flowering and berry colour in full sun.

Soil:
Well-drained soil; tolerant of clay, loam, and chalk. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; very drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning required; lightly trim after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape if needed.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy throughout the UK; suitable for cold and exposed sites.

Feeding:
Low feeding needs; apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring if growth is weak.

Notes

Low-growing, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with a compact, spreading habit.

Ideal for ground cover and small garden spaces.

Small glossy green leaves provide seasonal interest.

Tiny pink-white flowers appear in late spring.

Bright red berries follow in autumn and often persist into winter.

Excellent for rock gardens, borders, containers, and wildlife gardens.

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