Overview
+ Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii' is a plant with a bushy, climbing, spreading branched habit in the genus Crataegomespilus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. + Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii' (Bronvaux medlar) is a bushy, climbing, and spreading branched deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for fertile, well-drained soil. This hardy cultivar is suitable for all garden aspects and exposures, making it versatile for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and hedging. It is valued for its interest in spring and summer and can be propagated through softwood or hardwood cuttings and chip budding.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Crataegomespilus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
+ Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Climbing, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for + Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Rose blindness, Flower balling, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant + Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii'?
+ Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does + Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii' need?
+ Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is + Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii' hardy in the UK?
+ Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii' 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 + Crataegomespilus 'Dardarii'?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer.