Cotoneaster franchetii Franchet's Cotoneaster

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Cotoneaster franchetii is an ornamental evergreen hedge, with pink tinged flowers in late spring and orange-red berries in autumn.

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1. Select Your Product Root Type Bare Roots
Soil-free and seasonal (Nov–Mar), great value for bulk planting in winter.

Root Balls
Larger plants with soil-wrapped roots—ideal for strong, mature growth in cold months.

Pot Grown
Available year-round with established roots, for flexible, reliable planting.

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Ready-grown hedges for quick privacy and instant garden impact.

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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.

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60 - 90cm

2L Pot

£8.99
X

60 - 90cm

2L Pot

£8.99
£8.99

Metres of Hedging
Covered

Hedge length (metres)

Number of Plants
(4 Per Metre Recommended)

No. Plants (4 per metre)

£8.99

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60 - 90cm

5L Pot

£18.99
£14.99
X

60 - 90cm

5L Pot

£18.99
£14.99
£18.99
£14.99

Metres of Hedging
Covered

Hedge length (metres)

Number of Plants
(3 Per Metre Recommended)

No. Plants (3 per metre)

£14.99

Key Features

  • EVERGREEN
  • AVERAGE GROWING
  • HAS BERRIES
  • HAS FLOWERS (Pink)

Cotoneaster franchetii Hedge Plants Description

Cotoneaster franchetii hedging has sage green leaves with white undersides, five-petalled white flowers tinged with pink in May and June and an abundance of deep orange-red, pearl sized bird-friendly berries in autumn. It is very hardy and suitable for all soils other than very wet and any situation from full sun to dense shade. See also our range of hedging plants for shade.

Trim Cotoneaster franchetii after the berries have fallen. It is an evergreen but some leaves will drop in autumn and it can also take on an autumn colour some years. Cotoneaster franchetii is suitable for coastal areas and performs well in exposed sites. See more options for hedging for exposed sites.Cotoneaster franchetii has also been shown to be effective at reducing pollution in heavily trafficked areas, soaking up 20% more toxins than other hedging varieties with its dense, evergreen, hairy leaves.

The key difference between Cotoneaster franchetii and Cotoneaster lacteus is that franchetii is more erect and does not need the support of a wall or fence. We also stock Cotoneaster horizontalis and Cotoneaster simonsii, but if you're unsure which variety of cotoneaster is right for you, try out our Cotoneaster Hedging Guide.

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

Vital Plant Information

Common Name: Franchet's Cotoneaster
Latin Name: Franchet's Cotoneaster
Evergeen: Yes
Has Berries: Yes
Flowering: Yes
Height (Grows to): 3m
Height (at dispatch): 160/180cm
Berry Colour: Orange
Fragrant: No
Animal Friendly: No

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  • Step 1

    Root Grow & Fertiliser

    Ensure you buy root grow and fretiliser with your plants at the time of purchase

  • Step 2

    Prepare Your Planting Area

    Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting

  • Step 3

    Plant & Feed

    Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly

Pruning Advice

The best advice for pruning Cotoneaster Franchetii is to trim after the berries have fallen. After pruning, plants benefit from mulching and feeding. Use either a general-purpose fertiliser or specialist rose or other high-potassium fertiliser.

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