About

A compact, prostrate or low-growing, evergreen hybrid between C. dammeri and C. integrifolius, forming a dense, weed-suppressing mat of small, dark green, broadly oval leaves with small, white flowers in spring, followed by small, bright red berries in autumn. A useful and ornamental ground-covering Cotoneaster for a bank or large rock garden.

About the genus

Stapelia are succulent perennials with erect, angled, toothed fleshy stems and showy, star-shaped flowers usually unpleasantly scented, in summer

Plant details

Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.