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LITTLE DIPPER®

Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster procumbens

'Gerald'

PP#22,760

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Little Dipper Cotoneaster draped at edge of border with blooming Weigela

Thick blanket of flowering Little Dipper Cotoneaster

Border of groundcover Little Dipper Cotoneaster

Close up of white flowering Little Dipper Cotoneaster

Close up of Little Dipper Cotoneaster's red fruit

Unique texture
Deer resistant
Versatile habit

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: Now a Proven Winners® ColorChoice® variety! Little Dipper® cotoneaster is low growing, thick matted plant with very fine, appealing texture. White flowers in spring and red berries in late summer provide appeal from spring through fall. Its dense, low habit makes it less prone to catching debris compared to other cotoneasters.

USDA Zone: 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 6 - 12"
Width: 4 - 5'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

Tolerates sandy soils, clay soils, and anything 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.