Cotoneaster Horizontalis
Product Description
Distinctive, hardy & visually striking— Cotoneaster horizontalis brings architectural structure and seasonal colour to your garden.
This low-growing, spreading deciduous shrub is renowned for its herringbone-patterned branches and dense mats of small, glossy green leaves that turn vibrant red and orange in autumn, followed by bright red berries that persist into winter. Growing up to 60 cm tall × 2 m wide, it’s perfect for walls, slopes, groundcover planting, or rock gardens.
Each plant is supplied as a large, fully established 2L rootball in its nursery pot, professionally grown in premium peat-free compost. We deliver the plant nursery fresh, ensuring strong roots, healthy branches, and rapid establishment in your garden. It produces delicate pinkish-white spring flowers that attract bees and beneficial pollinators. Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives with minimal care—just occasional watering during dry periods, light pruning after flowering to maintain its herringbone shape, and placement in full sun or partial shade.
Cultural Information:
- Common Names: Wall or Rock Cotoneaster
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60 cm × 2 m
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading deciduous shrub
- Perfect for: Walls, slopes, groundcover, rock gardens, borders
- Leaves: Glossy green, turning red/orange in autumn
- Flowers: Small pinkish-white spring blooms
- Berries: Bright red, persistent through winter
- Planting Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile preferred
- Type: Hardy, low-maintenance perennial
- Rootball: Large 2L peat-free, professionally grown
Specs & Details
Delivery Information
DELIVERY INFORMATION
THIS IS A PRE-ORDER PRODUCT
DELIVERY TO UK
UK MAINLAND DELIVERY
- Delivered in 3-4 business days from dispatch
- Tracked delivery with DPD, APC or Royal Mail (depending on type of product)
- Pallet deliveries will be sent via Palletforce
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, UK ISLANDS, ISLE OF WIGHT, ISLE OF MAN, JERSEY, GUERNSEY
- Maximum order weight of 200kg
- Delivered in 3-7 days
- Tracked delivery with DPD, APC or Royal Mail (depending on type of product)
Basket Weight
Delivery Cost
Up to 20kg
£5.95
Plus each additional 20kg
£5.95 per 20kg
NORTHERN IRELAND
Please contact us to discuss phytosanitary restrictions and delivery options.
DELIVERY TO IRELAND, EU & EEA
We do not currently ship to the EU or EEA.
DELIVERY TO REST OF WORLD
We do not currently ship to the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the Rest of the World.
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Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
What's the best compost for my flower bulbs?
We would recommend a compost that contains nutrients that last up to 6 months to promote strong, healthy roots, and often includes a wetting agent to improve water retention and drainage for a vibrant spring display.
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How can I prevent my bulbs from rotting and ensure they bloom again?
Bulbs rot in wet soil! You must have light, well-drained soil. Work compost or organic matter 8-12 inches deep into the planting bed to ensure rapid drainage and aeration.
Plant most bulbs in full sun or part sun for the long-term energy recharge.
What is the most critical step for getting flowers next year after the current blooms fade?
Do not cut the foliage (leaves) after the flower dies. The green leaves need approximately 8 weeks to yellow and brown naturally. This post-bloom period is when the bulb recharges its energy (carbohydrates) for next year’s flower. Cutting them early causes bloom failure!
How deep should I plant my bulbs?
Plant bulbs roughly three times as deep as the bulb’s height (e.g., a 2-inch tall bulb should be planted 6 inches deep). This depth provides crucial thermal protection.
You'll find the exact specifications on the bulbs page/
Do you ship to Northern Ireland or the EU?
At present, we’re unable to ship to Northern Ireland due to post-Brexit regulations. The additional paperwork and costs involved would make it too expensive for customers.
We hope this situation will change in the near future.