Cornus alba 'Aurea'

Red-barked Dogwood

Hardy Shrub

FROM £29.99

Cream coloured flowers and large golden leaves

A problem-free shrub that is very quick to grow

Rich, winter, red bare stems

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Gardens can look bleak and dreary during winter but a Dogwood with it's rich, red bare stems will bring the garden back to life again. Of course Cornus alba ‘Aurea' doesn't just give dazzling winter colour because during the summer the cream coloured flowers and large golden leaves will attract attention too. Dogwood is a problem-free shrub that is very quick to grow in a sunny spot with well-drained soil however it can also tolerate damp areas too. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2.4m (8').

Plant Size Height Up to 300cm (119in)
Spread Up to 250cm (98in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For specimen plantwildlife gardenscottage gardens

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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1 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plant (58256)
2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants (V59491P)

Plant Cornus alba in a sunny position, in any well drained soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil prior to planting, mixing it thoroughly and deeply. Cornus alba will happily grow in improved clay soils. Caution: Dogwood berries are harmful if eaten and the leaves may be irritant to skin and eyes.

Water dogwood plants regularly throughout the growing season until fully established. After two years, Cornus alba will benefit from regular pollarding to encourage the brightest winter stems. Prune Cornus hard in early spring by cutting back all stems to within 3 buds of the base or to a permanent low framework. Apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of dogwood shrubs in spring.

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