Cornus Westonbirt – 18cm pot
Cornus Westonbirt is a beautiful deciduous shrub which has lush green foliage. Throughout the year, it maintains its vibrant red stems, making it a standout especially in winter. In mid to late spring, white flowers appear.
Cornus Westonbirt is best grown in all day sun with protections from hot, drying winds. Moderate water requirements once established. Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant in Spring to help retain more moisture during the peak of Summer. Best used as a feature plant or for screening purposes.
Position: Full sun
Height: 2 m
Width: 2 m
Garden Uses:
Sensory gardens
Feature plant
General Landscaping
Planting Tips:
Make sure to prepare the soil before planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to condition and revitalise tired soil. Make sure to blend compost/manure with the pre-existing ground, mixing thoroughly. Once the ground has been prepare, dig a hole which is broader, but not deeper, than what the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.
If planting into a pot, make sure the container selected is large enough for the plant selected. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.
