Further Information

Recommended planting densities for pot grown are shown but this is very much a matter of choice and you can increase or reduce the density depending on your level of patience and budget. Cell grown should be planted at 4 per metre in a single row or ideally 6 per metre in a staggered row.

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section. Prices shown are the price per plant unless otherwise stated.

Pruning Advice

Cotoneaster lacteus hedge trimming should be done twice a year, once in early June and again in late September. It is important to prune at the right time, so as not to remove new growing shoots. After pruning, plants benefit from mulching and feeding. Use either a general-purpose fertiliser or specialist rose or other high-potassium fertiliser

Delivery & Returns

Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on most orders when you reach a minimum order value for your packaging type which is based on the size and quantity of plants that you order. Details are in the delivery information table below.

Packaging Type	Standard Delivery Charge	Minimum Order Values for FREE Delivery
Boxes (Bare roots and pots up to and inc 7.5L)	£7.99 delivery charge (orders up to £60)	Orders of £60 and over - FREE
Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc)	£60 delivery charge (orders up to £350)	Orders of £350 and over - FREE
Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery)	£450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500)	Orders of £1500 and over - FREE

Nominated Day Delivery – Choose a day that suits you for your delivery. If nominated delivery is available on the products you’ve chosen, you’ll be able to select this option at checkout. Fees for this will depend on the product selected and your delivery address.

For full delivery information, including geographical exceptions, see our delivery page

Cotoneaster lacteus Hedge Late Cotoneaster

Name: Cotoneaster lacteus Hedge
SKU: COTL
Price: 2.99 GBP
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Cotoneaster lacteus is a dark green, glossy leaved, evergreen hedging shrub with the benefit of both flowers and berries.

EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS BERRIES
HAS FLOWERS (White)

Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal, chalk and clay soils in full sun or semi-shade. Inland, exposed and coastal sites.
Growth Rate: expect average growth between 20cm and 40cm per year
Height: grows upto 3 metres in height but easy to maintain at less.
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Cotoneaster lacteus Hedge Plants Description

Cotoneaster Lacteus has an abundance of small white flowers in early summer, followed by red berries which last well into winter. Cotoneaster likes sun but will tolerate shade and is suitable for coastal situations and poor soil. See more plants suited for exposed sites.

View our alternative evergreen hedging plants. flowering hedge plants and our extensive range of hedges with berries.

The key difference between Cotoneaster lacteus and Cotoneaster franchetii is that Late Cotoneaster has arching branches, a tendancy to trail downwards, and is most often seen supported by a wall or fence. See also Cotoneaster simonsii which has large, red berries, or Cotoneaster horizontalis for a deciduous variety of Cotoneaster.

See more information on all varieties of Cotoneaster in our Cotoneaster Hedging Guide

These plants are available all year round.

*Please note that in accordance with DEFRA regulations, we are unable to dispatch this species to anywhere outside of the UK Mainland.

What are root types?

Root types explained.

Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.