Overview
Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' is a bushy, spreading branched shrub in the genus Cotoneaster, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen foliage. Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include groundcover, borders and rock gardens. It is native to Sweden.
About
A low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and bright coral-red berries in autumn and winter.
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
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist,dry
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered, exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- groundcover, borders, rock gardens
- Native to
- Sweden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty'
- Cultivation
- Easy to grow; tolerates poor soils and urban conditions; avoid waterlogged sites.
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
- Propagation
- semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Cotoneaster webber caterpillar, Aphids including woolly aphid
- Disease resistance
- Fireblight, Honey fungus, Leaf spot, Silver leaf, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty'?
Easy to grow; tolerates poor soils and urban conditions; avoid waterlogged sites.
Where is the best place to plant Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty'?
Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' need?
Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to dry.
How do I prune Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty'?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
Is Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' 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 suecicus 'Coral Beauty'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
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