Cotoneaster sal. 'Gnom' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
These produce orange-red, round fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotoneaster salicifolius floccosus 'Nana'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Cotoneaster 'Gnom' is overhanging in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in June. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Pruning, group planting, ornamental shrubs, containers, bee pasture