Red-Stemmed Dogwood Hedging | Cornus alba
Paint the garden red
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Red-Stemmed Dogwood Hedging
Cornus alba
- A striking deciduous hedge shrub with scarlet red stems to bring colour to the winter landscape
- Cornus is covered in creamy white flowers in spring, followed by pale blue berries. Its oval, dark-green leaves turn red in autumn
- A fully hardy, fast growing plant which will reach a height of between 1-3m
- Cornus brings colour to your garden as a standalone shrub in a border or large container, as a single species hedge or mixed with other brightly coloured plants
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, Red-Stemmed Dogwood Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Cornus alba can reach a mature height and spread of 2.5 to 3 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Red-Stemmed Dogwood Hedging 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?
Red-Stemmed Dogwood Hedging prefers moist but well-drained soil, and tolerates a wide range of soil types.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Red-Stemmed Dogwood Hedging requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, providing about 5 centimetres of water weekly.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Red-Stemmed Dogwood Hedging 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?
Red-Stemmed Dogwood is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C.
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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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