{"product_id":"cotoneaster-salicifolius-floccosus","title":"Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Floccosus'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA graceful evergreen shrub with glossy foliage and vibrant red berries for year‑round interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotoneaster salicifolius \u003cstrong\u003e‘Floccosus’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful, \u003cstrong\u003eevergreen shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e known for its \u003cstrong\u003eslender, willow‑like leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eabundant clusters of bright red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e that persist well into winter. Its arching branches and glossy green foliage create a soft, flowing form that adds texture and colour to borders, slopes, and mixed planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn spring, small \u003cstrong\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e appear, attracting pollinators, followed by a profusion of \u003cstrong\u003eberries\u003c\/strong\u003e in autumn that provide valuable food for birds. Hardy and adaptable, ‘Floccosus’ thrives in most soils and is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebank planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as a \u003cstrong\u003ewildlife‑friendly feature\u003c\/strong\u003e in any garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Evergreen_shrubs_for_Ireland\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eEvergreen foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — glossy, willow‑like leaves for year‑round texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Shrubs_with_red_berries\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eBright red berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long‑lasting colour and wildlife appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Shrubs_with_arching_growth\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eArching habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — graceful form for borders and slopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Pollinator_friendly_garden_plants\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePollinator friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — spring flowers attract bees and insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Low_maintenance_garden_shrubs\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardy and easy to grow in most soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2m tall; 2–3m wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well‑drained soil; tolerates poor conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal; prune lightly after flowering if shaping is needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Murphy's Garden Centre \u0026 Hedging","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58189211500928,"sku":"MGC-0016","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/8157\/5040\/files\/cotoneaster.jpg?v=1780390742","url":"https:\/\/murphysgardencentrehedging.com\/products\/cotoneaster-salicifolius-floccosus","provider":"MURPHYS GARDEN CENTRE AND HEDGING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}