Overview
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata' is a shrub in the genus Cotoneaster, part of the Rosaceae family. Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, bank planting and rock garden. It is native to China.
About
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata' (Variegated Cotoneaster) is a shrub cultivar in the rose family, Rosaceae, native to China. As a member of the Cotoneaster genus, it thrives in well-drained soil with a preference for neutral to alkaline pH and moderate moisture. This cultivar grows well in full sun or partial shade and benefits from a sheltered position. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for use as ground cover, on banks, or in rock gardens. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
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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, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Suggested uses
- ground cover, bank planting, rock garden
- Native to
- China
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded position. Tolerates urban conditions.
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged wood.
- Propagation
- semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata'?
Prefers well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded position. Tolerates urban conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata'?
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata' need?
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata'?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged wood.
Is Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata' hardy in the UK?
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegata'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.