Cornus canadensis
creeping dogwood
Showy white petal-like flower bracts look really pretty when they appear in late spring and early summer, framed by a collar of...
9cm pot
£9.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Showy white petal-like flower bracts look really pretty when they appear in late spring and early summer, framed by a collar of rich green leaves. After they fade, they are followed in autumn by a jaunty cluster of bright red berries. This creeping dogwood is an attractive groundcover for the front of a shrub border or woodland garden. It performs best in a partially shaded spot in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Cornus canadensis:
Incorporate a quantity of composted pine needles or well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Divide large colonies of plants in spring or autumn.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
