LITTLE DIPPER®
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster procumbens
'Gerald'
USPP 22,760
- Unique texture
- Deer resistant
- Versatile habit
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.
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.
Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Cotoneaster, Common name: Cotoneaster, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Cotoneaster, Common name: Cotoneaster, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage