Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea
Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea
Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea
Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea
Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea
Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea
Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea
Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea
Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea
Cornus sanguinea
Common Dogwood, Bloodtwig Dogwood, European Dogwood, Swida sanguinea
The dogwood has taken well. I didn't think to check the leaf colour when ordering... so I thought it was variegated and it isn't. As a result, it lacks interest. Especially since the wood isn't that red in winter, even when pruned.
sys, 01/11/2025
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Description
Cornus sanguinea, or blood twig dogwood, is a small bush, recognisable by its young branches of a very bright shining red, which blaze in winter. In spring, it produces small, nectar-rich, white flowers, which are popular with pollinating insects. Its shining green foliage takes on warm autumnal shades. The red-stemmed dogwood and its varieties are sensational bushes that thrive in any type of soil and form remarkable borders in front of taller shrubs. Invite them into your garden!
Cornus sanguinea is a deciduous bush from the Cornaceae family. It originates from a large part of Europe and eastern Asia. With rapid growth, it has a spreading tufted habit, as tall as it is wide. At maturity, it will reach an average of 2.5 m to 3 m (8.2 ft to 9.8 ft) in all directions if not regularly pruned close to the ground. When regularly pruned, it will not exceed 1.5 m to 1.8 m (4.9 ft to 5.9 ft) in height. This operation promotes the development of young branches, which are much more colourful than the old stems. The foliage is composed of entire leaves, elliptical to ovate in shape with a pointed tip, somewhat soft, and shining green in colour. They take on superb red-orange tones at the end of the season. Flowering takes place in May-June. The tiny white and slightly fragrant flowers are gathered in flat-topped clusters at the tips of young shoots. After pollination by pollinating insects, they give way to clusters of small round berries, initially green, then red, turning dark purple in summer. They delight birds, who thus spread the seeds.
Truly undemanding in terms of soil type and exposure, the blood twig dogwood is easy to maintain and extremely decorative in winter. It can be planted alone in the centre of a perennial bed, in a mixed hedge, or to form large spectacular borders in front of taller shrubs. Its autumn colours blend beautifully with the flowering of asters, and its coloured wood enlivens the dark green or blue foliage of conifers in winter. Cornus gets along well with climbing clematis, which will provide it with a lovely flowering in summer but allow it to fully express itself in winter.
Common Dogwood - Cornus sanguinea in pictures
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Botanical data
Cornus
sanguinea
Cornaceae
Common Dogwood, Bloodtwig Dogwood, European Dogwood, Swida sanguinea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in spring or autumn, preferably in a sunny location, or in partial shade in a hot climate. While this bush is relatively tolerant to shade, its growth will be significantly slowed down in too dense shade. It is not very demanding in terms of soil type and accepts the presence of limestone very well, even in large quantities in the soil. Plant it in deep and well-drained soil to help it establish. Follow watering instructions during the first two or three years, especially during hot and dry weather. Its hardiness is around -15° C (5° F). Fertiliser inputs are not very useful for this plant, which is content with poor soils. However, a good base fertiliser placed at the bottom of the planting hole will help the bush start off well.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.