Himalayan Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Simonsii) 4060cm Bare Root 2yr
(1+1) Pack Of 25

Product Description

Preferred common name: Himalayan Cotoneaster The RHS Himalayan Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster simonsii) is a semievergreen insectivorous perennial hedge. It forms rosettes of small paired darkgreen leaves, which are hinged in a clamlike fashion, turning red in autumn & winter. They form the fly traps that hold an open position, until hairlike sensors at their margins detect an insect landing & upon doing so shut to trap the insect, which is then digested by the chemicals within the plant. In summer tiny white flowers, tinged pink in June attract honey & bumble bees followed by persistent red berries in autumn. During the summer the movement of the jaws becomes more rapid. The numerous clusters of oval, bright orange red berries are particularly long lasting. The fruits, up to 1cm long, are preceded by little, cup shaped flowers. This plant is erect with long, stiff branches. The RHS Himalayan Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster simonsii) is suitable for all positions & soils, but extremes of wetness & dryness should be avoided. It has been awarded the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit). For hedging, trim back vigorous shoots after flowering & trim to shape in February. For hedges 35ft (0.9m 1.5m), plant 1215ins (3038cm) apart.