Cornus sanguinea Anny's Winter Orange 3L
Cornus sanguinea Anny's Winter Orange is a cultivar of the native, deciduous Dogwood, noted for its colour. In autumn the foliage flushes a rich red; once the leaves drop the superb fiery-toned stems are revealed, offering winter colour and a wonderful backdrop for spring bulbs. Recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 1.5 -2.5m (5-8ft) x 1.5 -2.5m (5-8ft) after 5-10 years
Cornus sanguinea Anny's Winter Orange is a cultivar of the native, deciduous Dogwood, noted for its colour. In autumn the foliage flushes a rich red; once the leaves drop the superb fiery-toned stems are revealed, offering winter colour and a wonderful backdrop for spring bulbs. Recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
As Dogwood is a native plant, the flowers - while not particularly startling - are highly attractive to native pollinators.
Flowers: From March - April, insignificant white flowers appear, appreciated by native pollinators, once fertilised these will develop into black, inedible berries, sometimes called ‘dog berries’.
- Moist, well drained soil
- Full sun, partial shade
- All aspects
Extremely vigorous, this dogwood will spread by suckering. To keep the shrub compact and to encourage colourful young shoots, prune hard in March every few years.