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flowering dogwood 'Rainbow' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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flowering dogwood 'Rainbow'

Cornus florida 'Rainbow' (v)

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Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

About this plant

A deciduous, upright, and compact tree to a height of just 3m. Four-petalled flower bracts appear in April and May. Its leaves are green with bold yellow variegation. In autumn the foliage takes on red and purple tints

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or partial shade. Keep roots cool with a mulch in summer. Shelter in exposed locations. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free but can be susceptible to horse chestnut scale

Diseases

May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years