Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' foliage

Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' in autumn

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Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' Shrub

Name: Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CSM.B.10.1
Price: 50.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dogwood 'Midwinter Fire' Bush

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Many stems low down

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 2.5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years (or smaller if pruned)

Position Full sun to part shade

Description

Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' is highly deserving of its name, with its stunning fiery coloured stems in shades of red, orange and yellow. The bark is brightest in winter, when the bare stems are clearly visible.

Small white flowers appear amongst the deciduous oval green leaves in summer. In autumn, the leaves turn orange, but it is when they have fallen and reveal the dramatic stems that this Dogwood really comes into its own.

Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' will grow in most soil conditions in full sun or partial shade. It is a spreading shrub that is not as vigorous as some other Dogwoods, so it is great for creating drama in winter borders or small gardens.

We also offer other Dogwood shrubs with different coloured stems.

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

Dogwood 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.

Avoid pruning Dogwood shrubs in the first year. Each subsequent year we recommend pruning hard around February, so you benefit from enjoying the colourful stem for a little longer without any detrimental effect on spring growth. Follow pruning by mulching and fertilising to encourage new growth, as it is this new growth that displays the vivid colours.

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

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