Creeping Cotoneaster Queen of Carpets Queen of Carpets is a densely carpeting prostrate evergreen shrub with small glossy green leaves. Small white flowers in early summer followed by bright red berries after. Does well in almost any well-drained soil, tolerates semi-shade but forms the densest carpet in full sun. An excellent ground-cover for covering banks. Site: Tolerates coastal exposureSoil: Any reasonably well-drained soil, tolerant of poor soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeSeason of Interest: Flowers in Spring, berries in AutumnHardiness: HardyHeight: 1ft (30cm) Spread: 5ft (1.5m)