Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Pink

 

Fruit Season

Fall, Persistent

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

This dwarf hybrid coralberry a low-growing, spreading, deciduous shrub which typically grows 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 6 to 8 feet. Branches have a graceful arching habit, and the tips may root where they touch the ground. Leaves are roundish and a dark, matte green, with yellow fall color. Bell-shaped, pink flowers appear in summer along the stems in clusters and at the stem ends. Flowers give way to clusters of pink/coral berries which mature in autumn. Berries persist into winter providing excellent color and interest. Berry-laden winter stems may be cut for indoor floral arrangements. Wonderful groundcover for dry shade areas.

Grow in well, drained soils in full sun to dappled shade. Tolerant of a variety of soil types, though best growth occurs in sandy-loam or loamy-clay soils. Does well in dry shade. Generally does not require pruning. Birds are attracted to the berries. A valuable groundcover.