The cotoneaster is ideal as a groundcover for greening slopes and embankments. In addition, it enriches rock gardens and front gardens with its pretty image. What plant spacing should be observed so that it becomes a dark green carpet?
The right distances - depending on the purpose
The cotoneaster grows an average of 10 cm in size every year. Over the years, the urge to reproduce results in a dense growth that can effectively cover the entire floor. Of course, the cotoneaster can also be grown as a single specimen, for example in a pot as a bonsai.
Here are the exact details:
- for a carpet-like overall picture: 8 plants per square meter
- for free space between plants: 4 to 5 plants per square meter
- Distance to bed edge: 30 to 50 cm
- Distance between young plants: 60 cm
tips and tricks
If too few specimens are planted per square meter, the soil must later be worked regularly (remove and loosen weeds).
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