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    CORNUS kousa 'Scarlet Fire'
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    CORNUS kousa 'Scarlet Fire'

    Commonly known as Japanese dogwood

    FLOWERING DOGWOODS

    Large pink bracts
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Place of origin
      2016 Rutgers University
    • Deciduous
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Deep pink to fuchsia
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      6-8 metres
    • Spread
      4-6 metres
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bird friendly
      Fruit in autumn to winter
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
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    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
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