Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Streibs Findling' - Small-leaved Cotoneaster
A compact evergreen groundcover shrub with a neat spreading habit. Tiny glossy dark green leaves create a dense mat, studded with white flowers in early summer that give way to brilliant red berries persisting well into winter.
Seasonal Highlights
- Spring: Fresh bright green growth emerges
- Early Summer: Masses of small white flowers attract bees and butterflies
- Autumn: Bright red berries develop in abundance
- Winter: Evergreen foliage and persistent red berries provide colour
Key Features
- Compact evergreen with excellent groundcover habit
- Fully hardy to -20°C
- Outstanding berry display for wildlife
- Tolerates poor soils and exposed positions
- Virtually maintenance-free once established
Perfect For
Groundcover on banks and slopes, rock gardens, front of borders, edging, covering walls, and wildlife gardens. Excellent for stabilising difficult areas and suppressing weeds.
Growing Tips
Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Tolerates poor soils, drought, and exposed positions once established. Minimal pruning needed; trim lightly after flowering if required to maintain shape. Very low maintenance.
Looks Great With
Combines well with spring bulbs, Heuchera, dwarf conifers, ornamental grasses, and other low-growing evergreens. The red berries complement late-flowering Aster and Sedum beautifully.
A reliable evergreen workhorse that provides year-round interest and invaluable winter food for birds with minimal effort required.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
