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‘Hessei’

Cotoneaster - Rockspray

Cotoneaster horizontalis

'Hessei'

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  • Unique texture
  • Deer resistant
  • Versatile habit
Description

An appealingly textural plant with a neat and tidy habit - that's Cotoneaster 'Hessei'. It has rich burgundy fall color and good resistance to both spider mites and fire blight. Its spreading habit is excellent for covering large areas.

USDA Zone
4 - 7 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
5 - 7'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Tolerates sandy soils, clay soils, and anythiing in between. Not finicky about fertility or pH.

Pruning

Seldom needed, but may be pruned selectively in early spring. Blooms on old wood, so pruning will remove flowers and subsequent fruiting.

Uses

Cotoneaster offers a lot of versatility in the garden - it's a peerless groundcover, edging plant, or rock garden plant. It's also useful for planting on walls to accentuate its strongly cascading habit.

Growing Tips

Cotoneaster may be grown as a standard as well as a low, ground-hugging shrub. Good sun and air circulation ensure a healthy, handsome plant. Not a great choice for hot, humid climates.