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Cornus florida rubra 'Red Giant' Tree

Red Flowering Dogwood Trees

From £80

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 3.5m x 3.5m in 20 years

Flowers Green flowers with reddish-pink bracts in early summer

Position Partial shade

Description

Cornus florida rubra 'Red Giant' has green flowers with splendid pink to red bracts that create a wonderful display in early summer. These can be followed by ornamental red fruits. Ovate green leaves are slightly twisted and turn shades of red and purple in autumn.

Known as a Flowering Dogwood tree, Cornus florida 'Red Giant' grows to 3.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years meaning it is suited to an array of garden sizes. It will grow well in most soil with decent drainage in a sunny or partially shaded position.

AKA Cornus florida f. rubra 'Red Giant', Flowering Dogwood 'Red Giant', Red Flowering Dogwood

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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