Cornus florida ‘Rubra’ – Pink Flowering Dogwood – 30cm pot

Cornus florida Rubra is a spectacular deciduous tree with attractive foliage and flowers. In early to mid Spring,  stunning pink to pale pink flowers appear all over the tree. Cornus florida Rubra makes a fantastic feature tree working well with another winter/spring flowering plants such as Hellebores and Camellias. They have moderate water requirements once established, deep soaking in the peak of summer will benefit the plant. Plant in an area protected from strong winds. Prefers to be grown in humus-rich, well-draining soil with an application of good quality fertiliser in Spring. Best used as a single specimen tree.

Position: Full sun – Part Shade
Height: 5m
Width: 3m
Garden Uses:

• • Specimen Tree

  • Feature Plant

  • Potted into larger containers

  • Formal gardens

  • Courtyards and small gardens

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 wider, 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.

The container selected needs to be large enough for the plant chosen. 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.

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