Dogwood. A very ornamental flowering shrub with masses of pink flowers and golden variegated foliage Excellent autumn colour. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus florida ‘Sunset’ (v)
A very ornamental flowering shrub with masses of pink flowers and golden variegated foliage Excellent autumn colour
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Cornus |
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Species | florida |
Varietry | 'Sunset' (v) |
Common Name | Dogwood |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2.5m |
Family | Cornaceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, gold |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Specimen, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Late winter |
Pests and diseases | Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Grafting |
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