{"title":"Cotoneaster Hedging","description":"\u003cp\u003eCotoneaster is a tough, low-maintenance hedge with small glossy leaves, white flowers and heavy red berries for birds. Available bare root and pot grown.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cotoneaster-coral-beauty-hedge-evergreen","title":"Cotoneaster Coral Beauty Hedging 3L Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCotoneaster Coral Beauty Hedging - 3 Litre Pot Grown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, drought-tolerant hedging plant suitable for coastal gardens. Supplied at 20–30cm tall in a 3L pot, ready to plant in your garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, mound-forming evergreen shrub (Cotoneaster Coral Beauty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange-red berries attract birds including thrushes and blackbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-resistant, thrives in most soil types, coastal suitable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; ideal for banks, slopes, ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultimate height 1.5m, spread 2.5m in 10–20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cotoneaster Coral Beauty suited for coastal gardens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes; its salt tolerance and evergreen foliage make it ideal for coastal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow drought-tolerant is this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is more drought-tolerant than most common hedge plants once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat birds are attracted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBerries attract thrushes, blackbirds, and other garden birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it grow well in partial shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes; performs well in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it form a dense hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForms dense cover within 3–5 years under optimal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes VAT. Grown in and shipped from the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Cotoneaster Coral Beauty Pot Grown Hedging\",\n  \"description\": \"Cotoneaster Coral Beauty Hedging - 3 Litre Pot Grown Evergreen, drought-tolerant hedging plant suitable for coastal gardens. Supplied at 20–30cm tall in a 3L pot, ready to plant in your garden. Key Features Plant Type: Dense, mound-forming evergreen shrub (Cotoneaster Coral Beauty) Wildlife Value: Orange-red berries attract birds including thrushes and blackbirds Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Tolerances: Drought-resistant, thrives in most soil types, coastal suitable Maintenance: Low; ideal for banks, slopes, ground cover Growth: Ultimate height 1.5m, spread 2.5m in 10–20 years FAQs Is Cotoneaster Coral Beauty suited for coastal gardens? Yes; its salt tolerance and evergreen foliage make it ideal for coastal conditions. How drought-tolerant is this plant? It is more drought-tolerant than most common hedge plants once established. What birds are attracted? Berries attract thrushes, blackbirds, and other garden birds. Does it grow well in partial shade? Yes; performs well in sun or partial shade. How quickly does it form a dense hedge? Forms dense cover within 3–5 years under optimal conditions. Price includes VAT. 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Supplied 10–20cm tall in P9 containers, these deciduous shrubs form distinctive herringbone-patterned branches. Cotoneaster horizontalis acts as rapid ground cover or hedging, with orange berries that attract birds and pollinator-friendly flowers. Ideal for planting along walls, fences, or slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fast growing, matures to 1–2m height if trained, 1.5m spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP9 Pot-Grown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roots are well-established, ensuring quick garden adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiodiversity Support\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring white-pink flowers for bees; autumn berries for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought \u0026amp; Coastal Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for poor soils and exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal pruning required, forms dense cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs cotoneaster horizontalis a good fast-growing hedge for coastal gardens?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it tolerates wind and salt, forming effective windbreaks and cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to other ground cover plants for dry areas?\u003c\/strong\u003e More drought-resilient than many ground covers, plus wildlife benefits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the benefits near fences?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense layering suppresses weeds and prevents soil erosion along fence lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract garden birds and bees?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal flowers and berries support pollinators and wild birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for low-maintenance, drought-prone sites?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, requires little aftercare once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Pot Grown Cotoneaster Horizontalis Hedging\",\n  \"description\": \"Cotoneaster horizontalis pot-grown hedge plants thrive in coastal gardens, dry areas, and low-maintenance landscapes. Supplied 10–20cm tall in P9 containers, these deciduous shrubs form distinctive herringbone-patterned branches. Cotoneaster horizontalis acts as rapid ground cover or hedging, with orange berries that attract birds and pollinator-friendly flowers. Ideal for planting along walls, fences, or slopes. Key Features Growth Rate : Fast growing, matures to 1–2m height if trained, 1.5m spread P9 Pot-Grown : Roots are well-established, ensuring quick garden adaptation Biodiversity Support : Spring white-pink flowers for bees; autumn berries for birds Drought \u0026 Coastal Tolerance : Suitable for poor soils and exposed sites Low Maintenance : Minimal pruning required, forms dense cover FAQs Is cotoneaster horizontalis a good fast-growing hedge for coastal gardens? Yes, it tolerates wind and salt, forming effective windbreaks and cover. How does it compare to other ground cover plants for dry areas? More drought-resilient than many ground covers, plus wildlife benefits. What are the benefits near fences? Dense layering suppresses weeds and prevents soil erosion along fence lines. Does it attract garden birds and bees? Seasonal flowers and berries support pollinators and wild birds. Is it suitable for low-maintenance, drought-prone sites? 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The shrub supports bees and birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast will it grow and when does it fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows up to 20–40cm per year; pink-white flowers appear in spring, orange-red berries form in autumn after the second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"3 Litre Pot Grown Cotoneaster Horizontalis Hedging\",\n  \"description\": \"Cotoneaster horizontalis 3L pot grown shrub is ideal for ground cover, wall or fence planting, and coastal gardens. It features resilient growth, a herringbone stem pattern, and supports wildlife with spring flowers for pollinators and autumn berries for birds. 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