Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
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Siberian Dogwood
Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
- Prepare to be captivated by Cornus alba 'Sibirica', celebrated for its spectacular, bare winter stems glowing a brilliant, striking crimson-red in the low winter sun. This characteristic ensures it stands out as a true horticultural masterpiece.
- You can rely on this dogwood to establish a vigorous, upright, and naturally thicketing growth habit. Additionally, the deciduous leaves providing fantastic, fiery autumn colour before dropping to reveal the stems guarantees this variety works hard across multiple seasons.
- You will find Cornus alba 'Sibirica' incredibly easy to establish in moist, damp, or even boggy soils, thriving in full sun to achieve the brightest winter stem colouration. Once established, it proves incredibly resilient and requires minimal ongoing maintenance.
- You can feel good knowing this dogwood supports birds eating the small autumn berries, and insects visiting the flat white summer flowers all year round. To ensure the very best colour, the stems should be coppiced or pruned hard every early spring.
- From a historical perspective, 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, Siberian Dogwood can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Cornus alba 'Sibirica' typically reaches a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Siberian Dogwood 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?
Siberian Dogwood prefers moist but well-drained soil, and tolerates a wide range of soil types.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Siberian Dogwood requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, providing about 5 centimetres of water weekly.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Siberian Dogwood 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?
Siberian Dogwood is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C.
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