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Cotoneaster procumbens 'Queen of Carpets' Shrub

Name: Cotoneaster procumbens 'Queen of Carpets' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CO1998.1
Price: 22.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Creeping Cotoneaster

Bush, 30-50cm, 3L pot

£22

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Bush

Many stems low down

Ready by: 31 August 2025

Pre-order: Ready Summer 2025

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 0.5m x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers White flowers in spring

Fruit Ornamental red-pink berries in autumn/winter

Position Full sun to part shade

Description

Cotoneaster 'Queen of Carpets' also known as creeping cotoneaster, is an evergreen shrub with a low-growing, trailing habit, perfect for ground cover in gardens. It typically reaches a mature height of just 0.5m with a spread of up to 2.5m, making it ideal for covering wide areas. The plant features small, glossy dark green leaves with a silvery underside, creating a striking visual contrast. In summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers with purple anthers, followed by eye-catching pinkish-red berries that last from autumn into winter.

Cotoneaster 'Queen of Carpets' thrives in moist but well-drained soil and enjoys a position in full sun to partial shade. Its attractive foliage and seasonal interest make it an excellent choice for adding year-round colour and texture to garden borders.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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