Cornus alba 'Nightfall'®
Leaves the hue of darkest night
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Cornus alba 'Nightfall'®
- Celebrated for its ornamental value, this dogwood produces unique, dark plum-purple foliage providing dramatic, moody contrast throughout summer. This phenomenal feature transforms any well-planned garden scheme.
- It will mature gracefully into a vigorous, upright, and naturally thicketing growth habit. Furthermore, its deciduous leaves providing fantastic, fiery autumn colour before dropping to reveal the stems provides brilliant visual interest even when not in flower.
- This incredibly accommodating dogwood thrives best in moist, damp, or even boggy soils, thriving in full sun to achieve the brightest winter stem colouration. It is a wonderfully dependable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- Your garden will buzz with life as this dogwood brings in birds eating the small autumn berries, and insects visiting the flat white summer flowers all year round. When the leaves fall, they reveal dark, structural winter stems that look incredible in snow.
- An enchanting piece of horticultural lore: dogwood timber is exceptionally dense and was historically used to make daggers, skewers, and weaving shuttles. The name itself is widely thought to derive from 'dagwood', reflecting this fascinating, highly practical history.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Cornus alba 'Nightfall'® can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Cornus alba 'Nightfall' usually reaches a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Cornus alba 'Nightfall'® prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Cornus alba 'Nightfall'® prefers moist but well-drained soil, and tolerates a wide range of soil types.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Cornus alba 'Nightfall'® requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, providing about 5 centimetres of water weekly.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Cornus alba 'Nightfall'® requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Cornus alba 'Nightfall' is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C.
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