cotoneaster
Cotoneaster hessei
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Reddish pink
- Fall color
- Yes
Notes
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster hessei) is a shrub for groundcover, slopes, and borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It stays low at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 36 to 60 inches wide. Reddish pink flowers open in late spring, and the leaves turn color in fall.
Pairs well with Anglojap yew, Tall fescue, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.