Cornus Plant 'Midwinter Fire'

Dogwood

Cornus, or dogwoods, are fast-growing deciduous shrubs which steal the show when their coloured stems brighten the muted tones of the garden in winter. Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' is aptly named, when in winter its branching stems of fiery orange-red glow in the border like bonfires.

1 x 3L Plant

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Product Information

Eventual Height:

2 x 2m

Position:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Suitable for:

Patio, Pots, Borders, Wildlife Garden

Plant Type:

Shrub

Soil Type:

Rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils

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Plant outdoors

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Flowering

Flowering
  • Deciduous shrub
  • For sun or part shade
  • Yellow-green summer foliage
  • Orange-red winter stems

Cornus, or dogwoods, are fast-growing deciduous shrubs which steal the show when their coloured stems brighten the muted tones of the garden in winter. Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' is aptly named, when in winter its branching stems of fiery orange-red glow in the border like bonfires. The leaves of Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' are light yellow-green and the shrub has white flowers clusters in May and June, attractive to pollinating insects. Preferring a sunny or partly shaded position, Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' can reach heights of 1.2 metres. A mass planting of this vibrant shrub makes a glorious display alongside the scarlet stems of Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ and the olive green stems of Cornus sericea ‘Flaviramea’. It also looks effective grown as a single specimen in a patio pot.

From the second spring after planting, cut the stems down to within 2-8 cm from the ground to encourage the development of new shoots and to maintain the shrub’s distinctive stem colour for the following winter.

How you will receive your plants:

Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a 3ltr pot, ready to plant out.

Can’t plant straight away?

Place in a sheltered spot and water regularly to keep the compost moist.

Dig a hole approximately twice as deep and 3 times as wide as the plant’s rootball. If your soil is heavy mix in a soil improver before backfilling. Firm the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.

Water shrubs regularly in the first year after planting and in dry periods

Guide To Plant Sizes

Guide to Shrub Plant Sizes

Our Shrubs come in sizes from 9cm pots up to 15L. All are mature enough to be planted out into their final position in the garden.

How you will receive your plants:

Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot. If you have ordered your shrub during autumn or winter it may appear yellow or have no leaves. The plant is still healthy and ready to plant but looks different during different seasons.

Can’t plant straight away?

Place in a sheltered spot and water regularly to keep the compost moist.

Planting instructions:

Unpack and as long as the weather is favourable, put outside as soon as it arrives and give it a water.

When ready to plant, ensure it’s positioned in the right location and aspect in the garden.

Keep the area around it clear to avoid overcrowding which reduces its establishment and growth.

Dig a hole approximately twice as deep and 3 times as wide as the plant’s rootball. If your soil is heavy, mix in a soil improver before backfilling. We also recommend adding plant feed into the hole before back filling to help establishment and growth.

Place the plant in the hole so that it sits at the same level in the ground as it did in the pot. Firm the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.

Feeding and aftercare: Keep it well watered and fed for establishment and growth. Trim in summer if needed to maintain the shape of the plant. Can be mulched in autumn/spring each year.

Planting and Flowering Months:

Planting and flowering months are subject to seasonal weather conditions. Shrubs can be planted all year round but take extra care during the cold winter months to avoid frost and hot summer months with extra watering.

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