Rockspray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Horizontalis) 20 seeds

This is one of the prettier garden cotoneaster. This sprawling, deciduous shrub has herringbone-like branches that are attractive all season. Chinese in origin, it has small, round, dark green leaves that turn terrific shades of orange and red in fall. While each not individually impressive, it produces hundreds of pinkish-white flowers in late spring. The pretty berry fruits that follow turn bright red in fall and linger into the winter until they are eaten by birds.
Rockspray cotoneaster can withstand practically any well-drained soil. It grows best in full sun but will tolerate lightly shade. Established plants are quite drought tolerant and withstand Oceanside conditions. Prune selectively if at all. Many a rockspray cotoneaster has been destroyed by overzealous gardeners with pruners in hand. The plants naturally develop interesting, tiered branches with herringbone patterns.
If planted in groups along hillsides or in big beds, this cotoneaster creates quite a statement in the landscape. It is also suitable as a specimen for foundation plantings and can even be espaliered against walls. All are susceptible to fireblight and other fungal diseases that commonly plague rosaceous plants. (source: learn2grow.com)

Genus - Cotoneaster
Species - Horizontalis
Common name - Rockspray Cotoneaster
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 5 - 7
Height - 2-3' / 0,60 - 0,90 m
Spread - 5-8' / 1,50 - 2,40 m
Plant type - Small Shrub
Vegetation type - Ornamental deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Clay, Loam, Well Drained
Water requirements - Drought tolerant, average water
Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Germination rate - 79%
Bloom season - Late Spring
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Pink, Light Pink