Cotoneaster, Rock Cotoneaster, Variegated Cotoneaster
Cotoneasteratropurpureus 'Variegatus'

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cotoneaster (kot-on-ee-ASS-ter)
Species: atropurpureus (at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-us)
Cultivar: Variegatus

Synonym:Cotoneaster horizontalis

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting