Cotoneaster × suecicus 'Juliette'

Cotoneaster × suecicus 'Juliette'

5L nursery pot • Supplied approximately 23cm tall

Plant Highlights: Cream and green variegated evergreen foliage • White summer flowers • Bright red autumn and winter berries • Attractive to pollinators and birds • Excellent for borders and banks

Overview

Cotoneaster × suecicus 'Juliette' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its colourful variegated foliage and year-round ornamental appeal. The small, glossy leaves are rich green with creamy-white margins, creating brightness throughout the year. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small white flowers appear among the foliage, followed by vibrant red berries that provide colour well into autumn and winter.

Its naturally spreading habit makes 'Juliette' an excellent choice for the front of borders, banks, low-maintenance planting and larger containers. The combination of evergreen foliage, seasonal flowers and colourful berries ensures interest across multiple seasons while also providing valuable food for garden birds.

Why We Love It

• Variegated evergreen foliage brightens the garden throughout the year.
• White spring and early summer flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
• Brilliant red berries provide long-lasting autumn and winter colour.
• Compact, spreading habit suits a wide range of garden styles.
• Easy to maintain once established.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Grow in full sun or partial shade. The best foliage colour, flowering and berry production are achieved in a sunny position, although the plant also performs well in light shade.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, water only during prolonged dry periods. Container-grown plants should be monitored more closely during warm weather.

Soil

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It adapts to a wide range of soil types provided drainage is good and prolonged winter waterlogging is avoided.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Hardy throughout most of Ireland with no routine winter protection required once established. Mulching around the base in spring helps retain moisture and improve soil structure.

Routine Care

Prune lightly after flowering or after the berries have finished if shaping is required. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches to maintain a healthy, tidy framework.

Perfect For

• Front of mixed shrub borders.
• Banks and slopes.
• Wildlife-friendly gardens.
• Low-maintenance planting schemes.
• Containers and courtyard gardens.

Good to Know

The bright red berries are highly attractive to birds, while the flowers provide nectar for pollinating insects. As an evergreen shrub, 'Juliette' also offers valuable year-round structure and foliage colour.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Cotoneaster × suecicus 'Juliette'
• Supplied in a 5L nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 23cm tall.
• Pot size and supplied height refer to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.