Cornus controversa 'Variegata' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
These produce black-blue fruits from August. The green-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * red-brown shoots * attractive purple-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * green-yellow shoots * cannot be planted over

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive purple-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Giant dogwood 'Variegata' is conical in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in umbrella clusters from May to July.

fruit
The black-blue fruits of Cornus controversa 'Variegata' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, small/front garden

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus controversa 'Variegata' are red-brown in colour.

Root
Cornus controversa 'Variegata' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.