Botanical profile

Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Hessei'

Latin name
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Hessei'
Common name
Horizontal Cotoneaster 'Hessei'
Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Cotoneaster horizontalis ‘Hessei’ is an ornamental groundcover shrub highly valued for its spreading, dense, and well-structured habit, ideal for slopes, rock gardens, and borders. This selection forms a low and uniform plant carpet, more compact and vigorous than the species type, offering excellent ground cover and a neat landscape effect. Its deciduous dark green foliage turns beautiful orange-red hues in autumn, extending decorative interest late in the season. In spring, it produces small, discreet pale pink flowers, followed in autumn by abundant persistent bright red berries, which are very decorative and appreciated by wildlife. Hardy, tolerant, and easy to maintain, Cotoneaster horizontalis ‘Hessei’ is well-suited to Quebec conditions and is a reliable choice for durable, 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
Evergreen decorative bright red berries
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Ground cover
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
0.5–0.8 m (1.5–2.5 ft)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
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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