About
A large, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree to about 5m from Yunnan, China (Tengchong cotoneaster) with large, broadly ovate, deep green leaves and large, flat corymbs of white flowers in spring, followed by abundant, small, bright red berries persisting into winter. A handsome, vigorous Cotoneaster for a large, sunny border.
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.