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Cornus Alba Elegantissima | Red-Barked Dogwood
Cornus Alba Elegantissima | Red-Barked Dogwood

Cornus Alba Elegantissima | Red-Barked Dogwood

SKU: PL00001729
2 litre pot
£15.99 £19.99
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3 × 2 litre pots
£39.99 £49.99 £13.33 each
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6 × 2 litre pots
£71.99 £89.99 £12.00 each
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10 litre pot | 0.8 - 1m tall
£47.99 £59.99
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12 litre pot | 1.0 - 1.25m tall
£59.99 £74.99
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Overview

This deciduous shrub has pretty, grey-green leaves with white margins and produces small, creamy-white flowers in May and June. But its really grown for the vivid red stems that are revealed when the leaves fall. This lovely dogwood looks stunning planted in groups in damp areas of the garden, beside water, or in a winter border. Best in full sun, it works particularly well with orange or purple-stemmed varieties of dogwood.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun to part shade
  • Soil: any moderately fertile soil
  • Rate of growth: fast-growing
  • Flowering period: May to June
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

In March cut the stems back hard to within 5-7cm (2-3in) from the ground and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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