Overview
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' is a spreading, upright, groundcover shrub in the genus Cotoneaster, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 3.0 m tall. Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen shrubs, hedging, groundcover and wall shrubs. It is native to southeast Tibet.
About
Cotoneaster conspicuus is a slow-growing, densely-branched, evergreen shrub native to southeast Tibet. It grows to 1 to 1.5 meters in height, with white five-stellate flowers followed by scarlet fruit, 8–10 mm in diameter.
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About the genus
Cotoneaster is a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, native to the Palaearctic region, with a strong concentration of diversity in the genus in the mountains of southwestern China and the Himalayas. They are related to hawthorns (Crataegus), firethorns (Pyracantha), photinias (Photinia), and rowans (Sorbus).
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cotoneaster
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- full sun
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Spreading, Upright, Groundcover
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Height
- 3.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Specimen shrubs, Hedging, Groundcover, Wall shrubs
- Native to
- southeast Tibet
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory'?
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' need?
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' grow?
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' reaches a height of 3.0 m.
Is Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' hardy in the UK?
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Seed.
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