CORNUS sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

Commonly known as Common dogwood, Dogberry

COLOURED STEMMED DOGWOODS

Branches orange-yellow and red in winter, an attractive new cultivar
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Cream
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    80cm (32in)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    Produces white flowers in flat cymes followed by pea-sized blue-black fruit. Orange-yellow and red stems in winter.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    For best winter colour.
  • Partial shade

CORNUS sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Prune about a third of the stems back to 2-3 buds above the base in spring. This leaves a framework of stems, allowing new growth to colour for winter. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects.
    Ornamental bark
    Pests & Diseases
    Anthracnose.
    Place of origin
    Europe (garden origin, Germany. Named in 1990)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 4
    Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
    Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
    When: Annually in early Spring.

    RHS group 5, 6 & 7
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Tolerates all
    Wet or boggy soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Cornus (Flowering) - Growing Guide
Cornus Coloured Stemmed Dogswoods - Growing Guide
1.5m (5ft)
 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  80cm (32in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20

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