About
Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus' is a low, deciduous shrub characterized by its wide-spreading branches. It features small leaves edged in cream that take on a reddish hue during the autumn months. This plant produces small pink flowers, which give way to red berries.
About the genus
Cotoneaster comprises either deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees. The foliage consists of simple, whole leaves, while spring and summer bring clusters of small white or pink blooms. These flowers are succeeded by prominent berries that may be red, purple, or black.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
- Toxicity
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will tolerate dry situations in full sun
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1 or pruning group 13 for wall-trained specimens
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insects and woolly aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus