Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'

Hardy Shrub

FROM £9.99

Striking red stems, darken to a plummy-black colour in winter

Creamy-white flowers in spring and fabulous autumn foliage

Tough and reliable dogwood

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1 x 9cm Potted Plant

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Predominantly grown for its striking red stems that darken to a plummy-black colour in winter. This tough and reliable dogwood has plenty to offer throughout the rest of the year, with creamy-white flowers in spring and fabulous autumn foliage. Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' makes a dramatic addition to winter gardens. For the best effect, grow it in groups or mingled with red and gold stemmed cultivars. Height: 250cm (98"). Spread: 250cm (98").

Plant Size Height Up to 250cm (99in)
Spread Up to 250cm (98in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For hedgesspecimen plantwildlife gardenscottage gardenswoodland garden

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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1 x 9cm Potted Plant (77995)
2 x 3.6 Litre Potted Plants (T66659P)
1 x 3.6 Litre Potted Plant (Height 60cm+) (66167)
1 Bare Root Plant (40-60cm Tall) (KF4949)

Plant Cornus in a sunny position, in any well drained soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil prior to planting, mixing it thoroughly and deeply. Cornus sanguinea will happily grow in improved clay soils. Caution: Dogwood berries are harmful if eaten and the leaves may be irritant to skin and eyes.

Water dogwood plants regularly throughout the growing season until fully established. After two years, This Cornus will benefit from regular pollarding to encourage the brightest winter stems. Prune Cornus hard in early spring by cutting back all stems to within 3 buds of the base or to a permanent low framework. Apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of dogwood shrubs in spring.

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