{"product_id":"cotoneaster-shear-genius-2-gal","title":"SHEAR GENIUS COTONEASTER 2gal","description":"\u003cp\u003eReady to add a touch of formal elegance to your garden? The Shear Genius Cotoneaster is a fantastic choice! This unique, evergreen shrub is a low-maintenance superstar, perfect for creating a structured, polished look. \u003cspan class=\"citation-71 citation-end-71\"\u003eIts tight, compact, and mounding habit makes it an ideal candidate for shearing into a formal hedge, a neat border, or a living sphere.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\"\u003eIts small, dark green leaves provide a dense, refined texture that holds its beauty all year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile primarily prized for its form and foliage, it doesn't skimp on seasonal interest. Delicate white flowers appear in spring, attracting pollinators, followed by small red berries that provide a pop of color in fall and winter. \u003cspan class=\"citation-69 citation-end-69\"\u003eThis versatile plant thrives in zones 7 and 8 and is happy in full sun.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Best of all, it's highly deer-resistant. When planting, we suggest blending Watters Premium Mulch with your garden's native soil to improve moisture retention. To ensure a healthy and robust start, incorporate Watters 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food into the planting hole. This will encourage strong root development and a dense, healthy plant.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#ShearGenius #Cotoneaster #WattersPlantFood #DeerResistant #GardenHedge\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monrovia Nursery Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44359700873424,"sku":"SH-DE-2-COTONEASTER-SHEARGENIUS","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8331\/3360\/files\/SH-DE-2-COTON_SHEAR_2b97d259-03dc-4e65-a2f1-7301372cc862.jpg?v=1750279056","url":"https:\/\/wattersgardencenter.com\/products\/cotoneaster-shear-genius-2-gal","provider":"Watters Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}