45-60cm Red-Barked Dogwood Hedging | Cornus alba | Bare Root
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Vibrant scarlet-red stems provide a stunning splash of colour against the winter landscape.
- In late spring, clusters of creamy-white flowers appear, followed by delicate pale blue berries.
- Dark green, oval leaves transform into rich red hues in autumn, offering multi-season interest.
- A fast-growing, fully hardy native shrub, perfect as a standalone feature, in a mixed border, or as a dense, colourful hedge.
- Species: Dogwood
- Features: Native to UK, Winter interest, Autumn colour, Colourful berries & fruits
- Flowering Season: Late spring, Summer (March - May)
- Flower Colour: Creamy white
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (to -20°C)
- Habit: Bushy
- Growth Rate: Fast (40-60cm per year)
- Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m (unless pruned)
- Pest & Disease: Good pest and disease resistance
- Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
- Spacing: For a hedge, plant 3-7 plants per metre. Higher densities should be planted in a staggered double row.
- Watering: Water well after planting and continue to water regularly during dry spells for the first year.
- Feeding: This is a low-maintenance plant that gets its nutrients from the soil and does not require feeding.
- Pruning: For the most vibrant stems, prune hard in late winter to early spring (February/March) after the first year. Cut stems down to a woody base about 10cm (4") from the ground to encourage a flush of bright new growth.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: Bare root plant
- Height on Arrival: 45-60cm
- Eventual Height: 1-3m
Highlights
- Vibrant scarlet-red stems provide a stunning splash of colour against the winter landscape.
- In late spring, clusters of creamy-white flowers appear, followed by delicate pale blue berries.
- Dark green, oval leaves transform into rich red hues in autumn, offering multi-season interest.
- A fast-growing, fully hardy native shrub, perfect as a standalone feature, in a mixed border, or as a dense, colourful hedge.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Dogwood
- Features: Native to UK, Winter interest, Autumn colour, Colourful berries & fruits
- Flowering Season: Late spring, Summer (March - May)
- Flower Colour: Creamy white
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (to -20°C)
- Habit: Bushy
- Growth Rate: Fast (40-60cm per year)
- Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m (unless pruned)
- Pest & Disease: Good pest and disease resistance
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
- Spacing: For a hedge, plant 3-7 plants per metre. Higher densities should be planted in a staggered double row.
- Watering: Water well after planting and continue to water regularly during dry spells for the first year.
- Feeding: This is a low-maintenance plant that gets its nutrients from the soil and does not require feeding.
- Pruning: For the most vibrant stems, prune hard in late winter to early spring (February/March) after the first year. Cut stems down to a woody base about 10cm (4") from the ground to encourage a flush of bright new growth.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: Bare root plant
- Height on Arrival: 45-60cm
- Eventual Height: 1-3m
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