Botanical profile

Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'

Latin name
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'
Common name
Cotoneaster 'Coral Beauty'
Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Coral Beauty’ is a very popular evergreen groundcover shrub known for its spreading growth, glossy foliage, and abundant, decorative fruit. It forms a dense, creeping mat, perfectly suited for slopes, rock gardens, borders, and mass plantings, where it effectively stabilizes the soil while providing a neat appearance year-round. Its dark green evergreen foliage maintains its beauty in winter, sometimes with bronze hues. In spring, it produces small, discreet, but melliferous white flowers, followed in autumn by a profusion of bright coral-red berries that persist for a long time and attract wildlife. Hardy, tolerant, and easy to maintain, Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Coral Beauty’ is well-suited to Quebec conditions and is an excellent choice for sustainable, low-maintenance landscaping.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Bright, highly decorative, and persistent coral red berries
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Ground cover
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
30 to 50 cm (12 to 20 inches)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
average
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Small ornamental fruit
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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