Cornus controversa 'Variegata' - 60-80 CM C7.5

Description
The Giant dogwood 'Variegata' (Cornus controversa) is a large conical shrub with decorative, black-blue fruits. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from May to July. The Giant dogwood 'Variegata' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves with a white edge. The green-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * 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. The deciduous leaves of the Giant dogwood 'Variegata's are dark green, ovate, alternate, with entire margins and a white edge. They are about 7 - 16 cm tall. Green-yellow shoots. Giant dogwood 'Variegata' turns bright purple-red in autumn.

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

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Giant dogwood 'Variegata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Giant dogwood 'Variegata' is a large shrub that grows in a conical shape. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

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 away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Giant dogwood 'Variegata' 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
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, small/front garden

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus controversa 'Variegata' are reddish-brown.

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