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dogwood 'Midwinter Fire' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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dogwood 'Midwinter Fire'

Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Cornus
Family: Cornaceae

About this plant

a spreading shrub to 2m tall, with orange-red and yellow young shoots bearing oval leaves and insignificant white flowers in summer; grown for the coloured stems which are brightest in winter

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see winter stem colour cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 7 each year to produce vigorous colourful young shoots will help to keep the shrub compact

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn

Pests

Generally pest free but may be attacked by horse chestnut scale

Diseases

Generally disease free but cornus anthracnose may affect weak shoots

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesCity CourtyardFlower BordersWildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years