The cotoneaster is ideal as a ground cover for greening slopes and embankments. It also enriches rock gardens and front gardens with its pretty image. What planting distance should be observed so that it becomes a dark green carpet?
What planting distance should you keep for cotoneasters?
The ideal planting distance for cotoneaster as a ground cover is 8 plants per square meter for dense, carpet-like growth. For more space between the plants, around 4 to 5 plants should be used per square meter. Young plants should be planted 60 cm apart.
The right distances – depending on the purpose
The cotoneaster gains an average of 10 cm in size per year. Over the years, the urge to reproduce results in dense growth that can effectively cover the entire ground. Of course, the cotoneaster can also be grown as a single piece, for example in a pot as a bonsai.
Here are the exact details:
- for a carpet-like overall appearance: 8 plants per square meter
- for free space between plants: 4 to 5 plants per square meter
- Distance to the edge of the bed: 30 to 50 cm
- Distance between young plants: 60 cm
Tips & Tricks
If too few specimens are planted per square meter, the soil must later be worked regularly (remove weeds and loosen up).