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Little Dipper® Cotoneaster procumbens

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
12" 4' 30cm 1.2m
Height: 6" - 12"
Spread: 3' - 4'
Height: 15cm - 30cm
Spread: 91cm - 1.2m
  • Details

    6 - 12 Inches
    48 - 60 Inches
    36 - 48 Inches
    15cm - 30cm
    1.2m - 1.5m
    91cm - 1.2m

    Features

    This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners®. The information on this page is for reference only. 

    A reliable groundcover with style!

    Little Dipper cotoneaster is an easy solution to covering large areas of bare ground quickly, inexpensively, and, most important, beautifully. This sprawling shrub is a galaxy of tiny white, five-petaled flowers in spring, which give way to cheery red fruits through summer. Finely textured foliage makes it a restful visual presence in the landscape. It's also a good choice for cascading over retaining walls and high bed edges.

    Top reasons to grow Little Dipper cotoneaster:

    - Low maintenance groundcover.

    - White flowers in spring, red fruit in summer and fall.

    - Fine branches and tiny leaves create an appealing texture.

    Produces Berries
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Erosion Control
    Resists: 
    Deer

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    6 - 12 Inches 15cm - 30cm
    Spacing: 
    48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5m
    Spread: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Flower Colors: 
    White
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Spreading
    Container Role: 
    Spiller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun
    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    Old Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Spring
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Spring
    Hardiness Zones: 
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Edging Plant
    Uses: 
    Groundcover
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Lawn Substitute
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    This trouble-free plant requires almost nothing from its owner. It cannot tolerate being stepped on, so should be planted away from foot traffic. Pay attention to spacing so that it does not grow into lawns or walkways as it matures. If you need to trim it, do so after blooming.

    Fun Facts: 

    You could hardly be blamed for wanting to say "cotton-easter" based on the spelling of this plant's name, but it is actually pronounced "Cot-oh-KNEE-aster."

    Little Dipper® Cotoneaster procumbens 'Gerald' USPP 22,760, Can PBRAF
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