Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus'

Also Known As

Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus'
Variegated Rock Cotoneaster
Variegated Rockspray Cotoneaster

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus' plant details

Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring apricot, pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A similar habit to the species (low-growing with stiff ?herringbone? branching pattern and bright red berries), but with attractive green and white variegated leaves; red-pink fall color. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This deciduous cotoneaster is a great accent plant or groundcover. It has green leaves with white edges that turn pinkish-red in the fall. Shiny red berries give this plant even more textural interest. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Lot's of things about this plant are typical of Cotoneaster - white blooms in spring, red berries in fall and evergreen foliage but the big difference in this one is Variegated Foliage! Nice change. Tiny oval leaves to 1/2" with attractive creamy white margins. In Fall, leaves turn pink to red!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Low-growing, shrub, to only 2' tall spreading to 5' wide, similar to others but with variegated foliage -- tiny, 1/2", green leaves with creamy white margins -- for an interesting addition to a very textured plant. Produces white flowers in spring and red berries in the fall. Likes well-drained soil in sun to part shade and regular summer water. Can remain evergreen in warm temperatures; deciduous below 20 °F. Frost hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 6.