Cornus alba is̴Ì?generally grown for̴Ì?its̴Ì?stunning,̴Ì?bright red coloured stems during the Autumn and Winter, and small, creamy-white flowers during Spring.
Not only does red stemmed Dogwood boast bright red stems, but it also produces lovely, little blue berries, that complement the deep green, oval leaves (that redden in Autumn, and drop off). It surely is the plant to provide year-round colour!
Dogwood plants are somewhat hardy and look stunning when placed in front of an Evergreen hedge.
Red stemmed Dogwood has an average growth rate of 20-40cm per year and can reach an ultimate height of 3m.
You should give Dogwood hedging a tough, hard prune. Do not prune them in the first year of growth, but after that, you should cut the stems down to the base within 4" of the ground, every February/March (before they bud).
Make sure you water and feed the plant well after this, too, and you will be gifted with some stunning, healthy, new shoots.
It is also possible to regenerate old plants through cutting out the old wood from the middle of the plant.
It is best to avoid summer planting with Red Stemmed Dogwood, as their delicate leaves can easily get leaf scorch and turn brown from not receiving enough water at the roots. Planting in autumn or early spring, however, means the plants are provided with the perfect levels of warmth and moisture, as they settle down and begin to develop. Avoid planting when the soil is frozen.
For the best hedging effect, it is recommended that you plant bare root red stemmed dogwood plants at least 20cm apart. However, if you are looking to create an ornamental Dogwood hedge, 30cm apart works well.
When it comes to planting bare root Red Stemmed Dogwood, you must begin by soaking the roots for at least 2 hours in a bucket of water or spraying with a hose.
Whilst the roots are soaking, dig the planting hole to around 60cm deep and 60cm wide. Then add some manure, if possible, or organic compost onto the base of the soil, and cover with a layer of the excess soil you just removed. Water the hole/trench well.̴Ì?
For hedging, space the plants around 20cm apart (or 60cm apart for a thinner/ornamental hedge); stagger planting positions for a dense hedge. Then hold the plants in place, ensuring they are at ground level, and back fill with topsoil. Pat down the soil as you go along to secure the plant.
Finish off by watering the plants very well and placing around a 2-3" layer of mulch at the base of the plants. Continue to water well for around 1-2 years until the plants are established, and ensure weeding is carried out regularly.
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Cornus alba is̴Ì?generally grown for̴Ì?its̴Ì?stunning,̴Ì?bright red coloured stems during the Autumn and Winter, and small, creamy-white flowers during Spring.
Not only does red stemmed Dogwood boast bright red stems, but it also produces lovely, little blue berries, that complement the deep green, oval leaves (that redden in Autumn, and drop off). It surely is the plant to provide year-round colour!
Dogwood plants are somewhat hardy and look stunning when placed in front of an Evergreen hedge.
Red stemmed Dogwood has an average growth rate of 20-40cm per year and can reach an ultimate height of 3m.
You should give Dogwood hedging a tough, hard prune. Do not prune them in the first year of growth, but after that, you should cut the stems down to the base within 4" of the ground, every February/March (before they bud).
Make sure you water and feed the plant well after this, too, and you will be gifted with some stunning, healthy, new shoots.
It is also possible to regenerate old plants through cutting out the old wood from the middle of the plant.
It is best to avoid summer planting with Red Stemmed Dogwood, as their delicate leaves can easily get leaf scorch and turn brown from not receiving enough water at the roots. Planting in autumn or early spring, however, means the plants are provided with the perfect levels of warmth and moisture, as they settle down and begin to develop. Avoid planting when the soil is frozen.
For the best hedging effect, it is recommended that you plant bare root red stemmed dogwood plants at least 20cm apart. However, if you are looking to create an ornamental Dogwood hedge, 30cm apart works well.
When it comes to planting bare root Red Stemmed Dogwood, you must begin by soaking the roots for at least 2 hours in a bucket of water or spraying with a hose.
Whilst the roots are soaking, dig the planting hole to around 60cm deep and 60cm wide. Then add some manure, if possible, or organic compost onto the base of the soil, and cover with a layer of the excess soil you just removed. Water the hole/trench well.̴Ì?
For hedging, space the plants around 20cm apart (or 60cm apart for a thinner/ornamental hedge); stagger planting positions for a dense hedge. Then hold the plants in place, ensuring they are at ground level, and back fill with topsoil. Pat down the soil as you go along to secure the plant.
Finish off by watering the plants very well and placing around a 2-3" layer of mulch at the base of the plants. Continue to water well for around 1-2 years until the plants are established, and ensure weeding is carried out regularly.
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Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.
Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.
