Common Dogwood | Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'
A blazing riot of winter colour
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Common Dogwood
Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'
- One of the very finest dogwood varieties, 'Midwinter Fire' dazzles through the winter months with its vivid red and orange bare stems, which are best enjoyed when planted en masse in blocks.
- Alongside its glorious stems, this plant also features creamy summertime blooms, jet-black berries and lush green foliage (which takes on fabulous autumnal hues later in the year).
- While dogwoods can be grown in dense planting blocks or as an attractive hedge, they can also just as well be grown as an eyecatching, standalone shrub at the heart of your bed or border.
- Fully hardy and easy to grow, this plant is a must-have for any winter garden as far as we're concerned!
- RHS Plants for Pollinators; this shrub will help attract a whole host of beneficial pollinating insects (as well as birds) to your garden.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Common Dogwood can be grown in a pot, provided it has adequate drainage and a container at least 40 cm wide.
How big does it get?
The Common Dogwood typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Common Dogwood performs best in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most typical garden environments.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Common Dogwood is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Common Dogwood needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Common Dogwood needs regular pruning to encourage healthy new growth and optimal flowering.
How hardy is this plant?
Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' is extremely hardy with an RHS rating of H7, tolerating temperatures below -20°C and thriving across the entire UK.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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