Cornus Alba Aurea (White Dogwood) 3.5 Litre Potted Plant x 1
Description
Usually grown for its vivid red winter colour on bare stems, Thompson & Morgan Cornus ‘Aurea’ is an easy to grow shrub that fills a gap in the border quickly. Cream summer blooms are set against glowing golden-yellow foliage, but it is the red winter stems that really steal the show! Choose a position in partial or full shade when growing Thompson & Morgan Dogwood ‘Aurea’ and plant in any moist, well-drained garden soil. Cornus can also tolerate damp soils or an exposed position. Thompson & Morgan Cornus ‘Aurea’ will require regular pollarding in early spring in order to encourage plenty of colourful stems. Cut back all stems to 3 buds above soil level or to a low, permanent framework. After pruning, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or other organic matter. Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten. Ideal For: Cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, specimen plant Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Sun or semi shade Height: Up to 300cm Spread: Up to 250cm Ease of Growing: Easy for all Ease of Aftercare: A little experience Features: Produces masses of large, creamy white blooms in summer set against golden-yellow foliage Cornus ‘Aurea’ has spectacular winter colour, with the stems turning a dazzling shade of red Perfect for drawing wildlife into your garden, the flowers of ‘Aurea’ are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects Ideal for cottage garden plating schemes and patio containers Specifications: Model Number: 58256
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