Family: Rosaceae
Cotoneaster URBAFLORA® ‘Urban Carpet’
GROUND COVER
Evergreen with bright red colour fruits
Cotoneaster URBAFLORA® ‘Urban Carpet’ is an evergreen groundcover bred and selected for urban landscapes and biodiversity enhancement. It forms a dense carpet of small, glossy green leaves and produces clusters of small white flowers followed by bright red fruits, adding seasonal interest and supporting pollinators. This plant is highly valued for its ability to purify urban air and capture airborne particulates, making it ideal for sustainable city planting.
It provides soil stabilisation, reduces soil water loss, and creates a habitat for invertebrates while suppressing weeds and improving air quality. Its cooling and insulating properties help regulate temperature and reduce noise pollution. Suitable for a wide range of soils and gradients, it thrives in both sun and shade. When planted in soil, its extension growth will cover hard surfaces, making it perfect for green walls and roofs. Quick to establish, it remains low-growing at around 20 cm but will develop some vertical growth over time. Recommended planting distance is 60 cm.
Features:
air purification
cooling effect
greenwall compatible
soil stabilisation
reduces water loss
suppress weeds
key characteristics
AIR PURIFIER
Reduces pollutants and enhances air quality
LIGHT
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
MAX HEIGHT
20 CM
FLOWERING
May/June
SPREAD
2 m
HARDINESS
RHS H7
WILDLIFE FRIENDLY
For pollinators and invertebrates
Plant information
| Name | Cotoneaster URBAFLORA® ‘Urban Carpet’ |
| Common names | Cotoneaster |
| Botanical family | Rosaceae |
| Genus description | Woody shrubs with spreading or arching branches, small glossy leaves, white flowers, and bright red berries. |
| Light/position | Full sun, partial to full shade |
| Moisture preference | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil types | Wide range of soil types |
| Soil pH | 5.0 – 8.0 pH |
| Exposure | Sheltered or open |
| Hardiness rating | RHS H7 |
| Drought resistance | Yes, once established |
| Ultimate height | 20 cm |
| Ultimate spread | 2 m |
| Time to ultimate height | Soon after establishment |
| Growth habit | Groundcover |
| Foliage type | Evergreen |
| Seasonal colour | Green foliage year-round, white flowers late spring, bright red fruits autumn into winter |
| Flowering period | May/June |
| Toxicity | Berries toxic to humans and pets (dogs, cats, horses) |
| Aspect | Any |
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