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Cotoneaster Horizontalis Pot-Grown Hedge Plant 10–20cm
£4.97
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Cotoneaster horizontalis pot-grown hedge plants thrive in coastal gardens, dry areas, and low-maintenance landscapes. Read more
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About this plant
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Hedging
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 & 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? Yes, requires little aftercare once established.
Common questions
Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.
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