rock cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis var. perpusillus
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7
Flowers:
Pink Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
red,orange Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Rock cotoneaster should be watered deeply once a week during its active growing season (spring and summer). Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, and reduce frequency in the fall. This plant should be watered less in winter. The soil should remain on the dry side and the plant should not be watered unless the soil is dry. If the soil is wet for longer than a few days, adjust the frequency and amount of watering.
sunlight
Rock Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis var. perpusillus) thrives best when exposed to full-sun part of the day. When grown in less shade, it will produce heavier blooms and brighter foliage. For best results, it should receive 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, preferably in the afternoon. However, too much direct sun during the summer months can cause the plant to wilt or become dried out. In some climates, afternoon or morning shade is beneficial for the plant's health.
pruning
Rock cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis var. perpusillus) should be pruned heavily just after it has finished flowering in spring, and again in late summer. Pruning in spring removes any dead, diseased, or damaged wood and encourages new growth. Pruning in late summer will reduce the size of the plant and promote a dense bushy habit. To keep the plant in proportion, smaller branches should be removed and the larger ones headed back if needed.
