Dogwood. An attractive shrub grown for its variegated foliage and rich red bark in the winter. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to June. Fruits August to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cornus alba ‘Variegata’
An attractive shrub grown for its variegated foliage and rich red bark in the winter
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Cornus |
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Species | alba |
Varietry | 'Variegata' |
Common Name | Dogwood |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1.4m |
Family | Cornaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | white, blue |
Fruits When | August, October |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Winter attributes |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back to 2.5cm of last years growth |
Pruning Time | Late winter |
Pests and diseases | Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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