rock cotoneaster

Rock cotoneaster (Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus') should be watered deeply and evenly once a week. Water should go slowly and deeply into the soil and reach the root zone of the plant. During the summer months, if weather is particularly dry, the soil should be checked to make sure it's not drying out more quickly than anticipated. In this case, more frequent, but shallow, watering is recommended. In winter months, when the soil is colder and rock cotoneaster is no longer actively growing, less water is needed and only a shallow watering should occur about once every 2 months.

Rock Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus') prefers full sun to partial shade exposure. Plants should be planted in an open area which receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. When planted in a location with too much shade, the leaves may yellow and the plant may not flower. In the winter, when the temperature drops, the plant will benefit from additional sunlight exposure. For the best performance, this plant should receive full sun all year round.

Rock cotoneaster (Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus') should be pruned in late winter or early spring as soon as the plant is finished blossoming. Pruning should be moderate; if you are looking to reduce the size of the plant, you should take off no more than 1/3 of the growth at a time. To encourage the plant to produce more flowers, clip away dead or diseased stems, as well as any branches that cross over each other or interfere with the shape of the plant. If you are looking to keep the plant in a certain shape, trim back any new growth to the desired shape.