Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus'
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Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus'

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Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus' is an attractive, low-growing shrub valued for its striking variegated foliage and distinctive layered branching pattern. The green leaves, edged in creamy white, provide long-season interest, while small spring flowers are followed by bright red berries in autumn. Hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow, this ornamental cotoneaster is ideal for ground cover, wall training, and adding structure and colour to borders and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 0.1-0.5m
Flowering Month
  • May
  • June
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Loved by garden birds

How to care for Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus'

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

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

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

Pruning:
Prune lightly after flowering to control spread and maintain shape. Minimal pruning required once established.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy throughout the UK; very tolerant of cold and exposed sites.

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

Notes

Deciduous, spreading shrub with distinctive herringbone branching.

Grown for decorative foliage, berries, and architectural form.

Green leaves edged creamy white, with pink tints when young.

Small pink-white flowers appear in late spring.

Bright red berries follow in autumn and persist into winter.

Ideal for ground cover and wildlife gardens.

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