Cotoneaster lacteus - Late Cotoneaster 3 Litre Pot

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Cotoneaster lacteus - Late CotoneasterAn elegant evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches clothed in distinctive oval leaves with prominent veining. Clusters of creamy whit e flowers appear in summer, followed by masses of bright red berries that provide outstanding autumn and winter colour.Seasonal Highlights Spring: Fresh grey-green foliage emerges on arching branches Summer: Clusters of creamy white flowers attract bees and butterflies Autumn: Heavy crops of bright red berries develop Winter: Evergreen foliage and persistent red berries feed birds Key Features Attractive evergreen with graceful arching habit Fully hardy to -15°C Exceptional berry display persisting well into winter Excellent hedging and screening plant RHS Award of Garden Merit Perfect ForInformal hedging, screening, mixed shrub borders, wildlife gardens, and as a specimen shrub. The berries provide valuable winter food for birds, particularly thrushes and blackbirds.Growing TipsPlant in any well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates poor soils, pollution, and exposed positions once established. Trim lightly after flowering for hedging; otherwise minimal pruning needed. Drought-tolerant once established.Looks Great WithCombines well with Pyracantha, Viburnum tinus, ornamental grasses, late-flowering perennials, and winter-flowering heathers. The red berries create beautiful contrasts with evergreen conifers and silver-leaved plants.A versatile evergreen shrub that provides reliable structure, wildlife value, and stunning berry displays with minimal maintenance requirements. Show more