Red Clusterberry Cotoneaster parneyi 100 Seeds USA Company

Cotoneaster parneyi is a species of flowering plant in the genus Cotoneaster, which belongs to the Rosaceae family. Here's a description:

Appearance: Cotoneaster parneyi is an evergreen shrub, typically growing to a height of around 1.5 to 2 meters (5 to 6.5 feet). It has a dense and spreading habit with arching branches. The leaves are small, elliptic to lanceolate, and dark green in color, providing an attractive backdrop for its flowers and berries.

Flowers: In late spring to early summer, Cotoneaster parneyi produces small, white to pinkish-white flowers. These blossoms are typically arranged in clusters along the branches, adding a delicate charm to the shrub.

Berries: Following the flowering period, Cotoneaster parneyi develops small, glossy red berries in late summer to fall. These berries are a valuable food source for birds and can persist into the winter, providing ornamental interest and wildlife support.

Habitat and Cultivation: Cotoneaster parneyi is native to parts of China, particularly in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. It is well-suited to a variety of growing conditions and is often cultivated as an ornamental shrub in gardens and landscapes. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, though it can tolerate a range of soil types.

Landscape Use: Due to its attractive foliage, delicate flowers, and vibrant berries, Cotoneaster parneyi is commonly used in gardens and landscapes as a specimen plant, hedge, or mass planting. Its dense growth habit also makes it useful for erosion control on slopes. Hardy in zones 6-8.

Growing Instructions for the Red Clusterberry

The seeds have a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the fall or winter for spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter conditions and to break their dormancy at any time of the year. 1. Scarify the seeds by nicking or sanding the seed coat. The seeds can be sanded with sandpaper, a nail file or an emery board. 2. Soak the seed in water for several hours. 3. Place the seeds in a plastic bag and seal it. Store the bag in a refrigerator for 3-4 months. 4. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet. 5. Sow the seeds on the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil. 6. Water the container and leave it to drain. 7. Put the pot in a warm, sunny area. 8. Water the pot regularly so that the soil is moist but not wet. The seeds take about a month to germinate. 9. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are a few inches tall.