cotoneaster

In general, Cotoneaster cochleatus plants thrive with regular watering. Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water deeply and slowly. This helps the roots to absorb water rather than it just draining away. Apply water until it is seen around the edges of the pot. During the summer, water the plants every 5 to 7 days as temperatures increase. During the winter water less often – about every 2 weeks. Regularly check the soil moisture level – either by feeling it, or if you have a soil moisture meter. If you have an especially hot and dry summer, you may need to water more frequently.

Cotoneaster cochleatus is a woody, evergreen shrub or groundcover plant that thrives in full sunlight or partial shade. It enjoys long hours of sunshine every day, ideally at least 6-8 hours. In some climates, it may require even more, up to 10 hours of direct sunlight. It will suffer if it receives too much shade. Placing it in a location that gets sunshine in the morning but is shaded in the hottest hours of the afternoon is ideal. Additionally, it needs some protection from the wind so place it in a sheltered area.

Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster cochleatus) should be pruned annually in the late spring or early summer after flowering has finished. Pruning should be limited to light shaping and removal of dead or diseased branches and it is important to maintain its natural shape. When pruning, only remove approximately 1/3 of the total plant material at a time. This will ensure that your cotoneaster remains healthy and vigorous, with ample foliage and flower production. It is also important to sterilize your pruning tools after each use to prevent the spread of disease.