Overview
x Sorbocotoneaster is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Sorbocotoneaster, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Sorbocotoneaster grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.
About
x Sorbocotoneaster is a climbing cultivar in the Rosaceae family, valued for its deciduous foliage. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders. Propagation can be achieved through softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, chip budding in summer, or seed propagation requiring stratification. Its main seasons of interest are spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sorbocotoneaster
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
x Sorbocotoneaster size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Sorbocotoneaster
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Sorbocotoneaster?
x Sorbocotoneaster prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Sorbocotoneaster need?
x Sorbocotoneaster grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Sorbocotoneaster hardy in the UK?
x Sorbocotoneaster 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 x Sorbocotoneaster?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).