{"product_id":"cotoneaster-dammeri-2-litre-pot","title":"Cotoneaster Dammeri 2 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCotoneaster dammeri – Bearberry Cotoneaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prostrate, mat-forming evergreen shrub that hugs the ground with remarkable closeness, sending out long, trailing stems clothed in small, rounded, glossy dark green leaves. In early summer the branches are smothered in white flowers beloved by pollinators, followed by a generous crop of bright red berries that persist through autumn and winter, providing vital food for birds. One of the most effective and hardworking groundcover plants available, \u003cem\u003eCotoneaster dammeri\u003c\/em\u003e combines year-round foliage, seasonal colour, and extraordinary adaptability with virtually no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring: Fresh new growth extends the trailing stems, deepening the dense evergreen carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEarly Summer: Small white flowers stud every stem, drawing bees and other pollinators in abundance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutumn: Bright red berries ripen in generous clusters along the length of each branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWinter: Glossy evergreen foliage remains intact and berries persist, providing colour and wildlife value through the coldest months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtremely low, prostrate habit – stems root as they spread, forming a dense living mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully hardy to -20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent weed suppression once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutstanding berry display valued by birds throughout winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTolerates poor soils, pollution, and coastal exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanks and slopes where erosion control and soil stabilisation are needed, large groundcover areas beneath trees and taller shrubs, trailing over retaining walls and raised bed edges, rock gardens, and low-maintenance landscaping schemes. Particularly effective in difficult spots where little else will thrive, including dry shade and compacted soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e; tolerates deeper shade than many cotoneasters, though berry production is best in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows in almost any \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, including poor, dry, and chalky conditions. Avoid waterlogged ground. Once established it is highly drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning \u0026amp; care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires virtually no routine maintenance. Trim back wayward stems in \u003cstrong\u003elate winter or early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e if spread needs restricting. No regular feeding is necessary, though a light top-dress of general fertiliser in spring can encourage vigorous growth on very poor soils. Naturally layers itself as stems touch the ground, steadily increasing coverage over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy and suited to exposed, coastal, and urban environments alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderplant with spring bulbs such as \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eMuscari\u003c\/em\u003e that push through the foliage for an early-season display. Combine with ornamental grasses like \u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e for textural contrast, or use as a low carpet beneath upright evergreens such as \u003cem\u003eIlex\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eViburnum tinus\u003c\/em\u003e. The vivid red berries coordinate beautifully with \u003cem\u003ePyracantha\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSkimmia\u003c\/em\u003e, and winter-flowering heathers for a cohesive, wildlife-friendly planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReliable, resilient, and genuinely multi-season in its appeal, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCotoneaster dammeri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outstanding choice wherever a tough, low-growing evergreen groundcover is needed – delivering flowers, berries, and year-round foliage with the minimum of effort.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57392162537798,"sku":"173929","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/Cotoneaster-Dammeri-2-Litre-Pot_173929_2026-09-16.jpg?v=1789561111","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/cotoneaster-dammeri-2-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}