Cotoneaster horizontalis - Hardy Ground Cover Shrub (Pack of 40)
Cotoneaster horizontalis is a hardy ornamental shrub with striking horizontal growth and glossy, dark green leaves. This versatile plant works perfectly as ground cover or for borders, bringing structure and seasonal interest to your garden throughout the year.
Key Features
This deciduous shrub displays distinctive herringbone branching patterns that create visual appeal even in winter. During spring, small pinkish-white flowers appear along the branches, attracting pollinators to your garden. The glossy foliage provides attractive texture through summer before transforming into vibrant orange-red shades in autumn.
The plant produces beautiful red berries in autumn that attract birds and wildlife, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. These berries persist into winter, providing food for birds when other sources are scarce.
Growing Specifications
Height: 10-25cm (supplied size), mature height 50-100cm
Pot Size: Ø9cm
Spread: Up to 150cm when mature
Hardiness: Fully hardy, withstands temperatures down to -20°C
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Tolerant of most well-drained soils, avoid waterlogged conditions
Low Maintenance Ground Cover
Once established, Cotoneaster horizontalis requires virtually no maintenance. It adapts to most soil types and positions, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens. The spreading habit creates effective weed suppression while the dense foliage covers bare soil naturally. Growth rate is 20-40cm per year, allowing for quick establishment without becoming invasive.
Versatile Garden Uses
This bulk pack of 40 plants is perfect for larger garden projects. Use as ground cover on banks and slopes where the spreading habit helps prevent soil erosion. Train against walls or fences for a striking vertical display that showcases the herringbone branching pattern. Plant in borders to create structured edging, or use to fill gaps between larger shrubs.
About Your Plants
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
Delivery Fees: €14.95
Delivery Times
Typical Delivery Times
1. **Austria**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
2. **Belgium**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
3. **Bulgaria**
- Delivery time: 1-9 days
4. **Croatia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
5. **Czechia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
6. **Denmark**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
7. **Estonia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
8. **Finland**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
9. **France**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
10. **Germany**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
11. **Greece**
- Delivery time: 1-10 days
12. **Hungary**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
13. **Ireland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
14. **Italy**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
15. **Latvia**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
16. **Lithuania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
17. **Luxembourg**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
18. **Netherlands**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
19. **Poland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
20. **Portugal**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
21. **Romania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
22. **Slovakia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
23. **Slovenia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
24. **Spain**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
25. **Sweden**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
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