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CORNUS mas 'Variegata'
Commonly known as Cornel, Cornelian cherry
FLOWERING DOGWOODS
A very rare variegated form with leaves that appear more white than green
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - ovate leaves to 10cm (4in) long turn purple and white in autumn.
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Yellow -
Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact with abundant fruit. Yellow flowers in small umbels to 2cm (¾in) across in late winter.
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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 - shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - Europe and western Asia. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Leaf colour (if not green) - Silver
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Silver variegated
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - humus rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Cornus - Growing Guide
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2.5m (8ft)
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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)
2 options from £6.00
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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