Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Cheney' | Cheney Rockspray Cotoneaster
DESCRIPTION
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Cheney' is a low-growing, spreading shrub known for its variegated foliage and charming blooms. The leaves are a striking combination of green with creamy white edges, providing year-round interest. In late spring to early summer, the shrub produces small pink flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage, followed by bright red berries in the fall.
Native to Asia, Cotoneaster horizontalis is typically found in rocky, well-drained soils, making it a hardy and adaptable plant. The 'Cheney' cultivar is particularly valued for its ornamental qualities, with the variegated leaves and colorful berries providing continuous seasonal appeal. This shrub is an excellent choice for ground cover, cascading over walls, or as part of a mixed shrub border, where it offers both visual interest and wildlife benefits.
DESCRIPTION
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Cheney' is a low-growing, spreading shrub known for its variegated foliage and charming blooms. The leaves are a striking combination of green with creamy white edges, providing year-round interest. In late spring to early summer, the shrub produces small pink flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage, followed by bright red berries in the fall.
Native to Asia, Cotoneaster horizontalis is typically found in rocky, well-drained soils, making it a hardy and adaptable plant. The 'Cheney' cultivar is particularly valued for its ornamental qualities, with the variegated leaves and colorful berries providing continuous seasonal appeal. This shrub is an excellent choice for ground cover, cascading over walls, or as part of a mixed shrub border, where it offers both visual interest and wildlife benefits.
DESCRIPTION
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Cheney' is a low-growing, spreading shrub known for its variegated foliage and charming blooms. The leaves are a striking combination of green with creamy white edges, providing year-round interest. In late spring to early summer, the shrub produces small pink flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage, followed by bright red berries in the fall.
Native to Asia, Cotoneaster horizontalis is typically found in rocky, well-drained soils, making it a hardy and adaptable plant. The 'Cheney' cultivar is particularly valued for its ornamental qualities, with the variegated leaves and colorful berries providing continuous seasonal appeal. This shrub is an excellent choice for ground cover, cascading over walls, or as part of a mixed shrub border, where it offers both visual interest and wildlife benefits.
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Family: Rosaceae
Height: 2-3 feet
Width: 3-4 feet
Foliage color: Variegated green leaves with creamy white edges
Flower color: Pink
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape and size
Growing zone: Zones 5-7
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and birds, particularly for its berries in fallThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
