Cotoneaster × suecicus 'Juliette' (v)
cotoneaster 'Juliette'
'Juliette' is a prostrate evergreen shrub, to 40cm high, with variegated leaves in green, grey-green and cream. White flowers, tinged with pink, that appear in summer are followed by scarlet fruits; the flowers are attractive to bees
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Green Cream Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Cream Grey Silver | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Cream Grey Silver | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Cotoneaster can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, entire leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers in spring and summer, followed by showy red, purple or black berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in any soil that is well-drained. A good plant for groundcover, though it can also be grafted onto a stem to form a small weeping tree
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pruning group 8 - usually no pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber caterpillar, aphids, brown scale, mussel scale, and woolly aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, leaf spot, silver leaf, and virus diseases
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