SILVERSTONE™ COTONEASTER

SILVERSTONE™ COTONEASTER Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Thrives in well-drained soil, from sandy to rocky to average garden loam.
• Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions for best performance.
• Suitable for poor or lean soils where other shrubs may struggle.
• Sun Exposure:
• Prefers full sun for its best silver foliage coloration.
• Tolerates light shade but may appear greener in low light.
• Excellent for bright, open sites and slopes.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development.
• Once established, highly drought-tolerant.
• Water deeply but infrequently during prolonged dry spells.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Benefits from a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
• Typically needs minimal feeding once mature.
• Mulch helps moderate soil temperature and maintain consistent moisture.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Naturally low-growing and mounded; pruning is generally unnecessary.
• Light shaping in late winter or early spring can refine its form.
• Remove damaged or winter-burned stems as needed.

Family: Rosaceae · Common Name: Cotoneaster

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
• Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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Interesting Notes About SILVERSTONE™ COTONEASTER

• The Silver Standard: Its fuzzy, silver-blue foliage gives it a frosted look even in summer heat — like a plant with permanent morning dew.
• Groundcover With Glamour: While low and modest in size, it delivers high-impact color and texture where many shrubs stay plain.
• Berry Bright: Those red fall berries glow against the cool foliage, providing unexpected autumn drama in a compact package.
• Deer? Not Interested.: Outstanding deer resistance puts this shrub firmly in the "plant it and relax" category.
• A Research Star: Hand-selected by Dr. John Ruter from hundreds of seedlings, it stood out for both vigor and exceptional foliage quality.