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Cotoneaster x suecicus Erlinda - Swedish Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster x suecicus Erlinda
Swedish Cotoneaster

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A variety of Cotoneaster grafted on a tall stem, allowing its flexible branches to gracefully droop in arches, giving it a weeping habit. Its fresh foliage is green, beautifully variegated with white-cream and pink, cheerfully contrasting with the red colour of its fruits in autumn. To be planted in a pot on the terrace or to create a miniature scene where it plays the role of a small tree. Easy to cultivate, it even grows in shade and in poor, dry soils in summer.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, October to November
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Cotoneaster x suecicus 'Erlinda' is a recent variety, grafted on a stem, with arching trailing branches, giving it a weeping habit. Its foliage is variegated, with green leaves marginated with white-cream and speckled with pink. In June, it is covered with small white to pale pink flowers that turn into small spherical red berries in September and October. Easy to grow, this bush thrives even in shade and in poor, dry soils in summer.

The Cotoneaster suecicus belongs to the large family of Rosaceae. It is a cross between the Cotoneaster conspicuus and the Cotoneaster dammeri, two species originating respectively from Tibet and central-western China. It is a resistant and hardy shrub, even when growing in poor, rocky soil. The cultivar 'Erlinda' is grafted on a tall stem, creating a weeping silhouette of trailing, curved and flexible branches, with a reddish-brown colour. Its growth is quite slow, reaching a mature height of about 1.20m with a spread of 50cm. Its semi-evergreen foliage is composed of small, thick and leathery oval-shaped leaves. They are pink when they burst, turning variegated green and white with touches of pink, and finally red in autumn. Flowering occurs in June, with very small flowers with 5 white to pink petals. This melliferous flowering gives way to fleshy fruits measuring 5 to 7mm in diameter, bright red, appreciated by birds.

This 'Erlinda' cotoneaster can be planted as a miniature tree in a small bed. Plant small bulbs with pink or red flowers at its base to echo its colours. Dwarf and creeping conifers enhance its colours with their sobriety. It can also be planted in a container on a terrace, especially since it is not demanding. While it can grow in almost any conditions, it is more fruitful in the sun and develops faster in fertile and moist soil.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Habit creeping
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated

Botanical data

Genus

Cotoneaster

Species

x suecicus

Cultivar

Erlinda

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Swedish Cotoneaster

Botanical synonyms

Cotoneaster suecicus 'Erlinda', Cotoneaster 'Erlinda'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference20185

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Planting and care

Plant Cotoneaster x suecicus Erlinda in a preferably sunny location to promote more flowering and fruiting. Partial shade or even shade is not a problem in hot and dry regions. It requires well-draining soil, as it is sensitive to excess moisture. However, once established, it has excellent drought tolerance. It can adapt to slightly acidic, neutral, or even limestone soils, as well as rocky soils.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, October to November
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-draining soil

Care

Pruning instructions You can prune the branches after flowering to give it a crown-shaped habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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