Cornus alba Nightfall ('Verpaalen3') (PBR)
dogwood
This striking dogwood features dark green leaves in spring that deepen to a rich purple as the season progresses, offering...
3 litre pot
£24.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
This striking dogwood features dark green leaves in spring that deepen to a rich purple as the season progresses, offering a spectacular autumn display. The velvety grey undersides of the leaves provide a unique contrast against the darker foliage, and in winter, its red branches stand out, adding visual interest even during the colder months.
Hardy and low-maintenance, this upright shrub is ideal for use as a hedge, screen, or background planting.
Regular pruning encourages new growth and enhances the vivid colour contrast, making Cornus alba ‘Nightfall’ an excellent choice for year-round interest in the garden.
Hardy and low-maintenance, this upright shrub is ideal for use as a hedge, screen, or background planting.
Regular pruning encourages new growth and enhances the vivid colour contrast, making Cornus alba ‘Nightfall’ an excellent choice for year-round interest in the garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
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 alba Nightfall ('Verpaalen3') (PBR):
Incorporate some well-rotted garden compost when planting and scatter some mycorrhizal fungi on the rootball to aid establishment and water in well.
Leave the plant unpruned for the first year after planting, but once established, and for best stem colour, cut new growth back hard to within 5-7cm (2-3in) from the ground in March and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant.
Leave the plant unpruned for the first year after planting, but once established, and for best stem colour, cut new growth back hard to within 5-7cm (2-3in) from the ground in March and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
