Cotoneaster horizontalis seeds

Fabulous shrub well known for its abundance of bright red autumn berries which attract a variety of birds to the garden. Spring flowering, it bears a mass of pink, nectar-laden flowers perfect for early bees to feast on. These are followed by the berries, then in autumn the small, neat leaves turn bright red and pink. Forms a neat herringbone pattern of stems which form an attractive basket weave structure especially when trained up a wall or fence. Very good for Bonsai and hedging.

Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Hardy Shrub
Height: 50- 200cm if trained upwards, Spread: 180cm
Flowers: Spring
Position: Semi-shade in any soil

Packet of 30 seeds

 

RHS Award of Garden Merit

This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. For more information on RHS award of Garden Merit plants visit rhs.org.uk/plants

 

  

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GROWING GUIDE 

These seeds have a double dormancy which needs to be broken before they will germinate, ie. they need to go through a process which simulates the changing seasons.

Sowing Instructions: Sow at any time of the year very thinly in trays or pots on the surface of moist seed compost (eg. John Innes) and seal inside a polythene bag. Maintain an optimum temperature of 18-21C for 8 weeks, then place the container(s) in the fridge for a further 8 weeks. Then, return to 18-21C and germination should take place. Throughout this process check regularly and ensure the compost does not dry out. Note: Germination can be very erratic, so sow thinly and prick out the seedlings as they become large enough to handle disturbing the rest of the compost as little as possible.

Alternatively, sow as above, seal in a polythene bag and place in a cold frame or sheltered part of the garden and let nature take its course as the seasons change. (I personally find this gives the best results)

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm pots. Grow on at a lower temperature (10-15C) and acclimatise to outdoor conditions in spring after which the seedlings can be grown on outdoors. Plant in final position in sun or semi-shade in any soil.