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Cotoneaster × suecicus 'Juliette' (v)

cotoneaster 'Juliette'

'Juliette' is a prostrate evergreen shrub, to 40cm high, with variegated leaves in green, grey-green and cream. White flowers, tinged with pink, that appear in summer are followed by scarlet fruits; the flowers are attractive to bees

Synonyms
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Juliet'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Cream Grey Silver
Summer White Pink Green Cream Grey Silver
Autumn Green Cream Grey Silver Red
Winter Green Cream Grey Silver Red
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Potentially harmful
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Cotoneaster can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, entire leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers in spring and summer, followed by showy red, purple or black berries

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun or partial shade in any soil that is well-drained. A good plant for groundcover, though it can also be grafted onto a stem to form a small weeping tree

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Pruning group 8 - usually no pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber caterpillar, aphids, brown scale, mussel scale, and woolly aphid

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, leaf spot, silver leaf, and virus diseases

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