Cornus sericea 'Firedance' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Red osier dogwood 'Firedance' (Cornus sericea) is a compact, roundish small shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from June to July. These produce white fruits. The Red osier dogwood 'Firedance' also has pointed, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus stolonifera.

Bulletpoints
* red shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * attractive red autumn colouring * suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red osier dogwood 'Firedance' are dark green, pointedly ovate, with entire margins. Red osier dogwood 'Firedance' turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Red osier dogwood 'Firedance' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red osier dogwood 'Firedance' is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.9 - 1.2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from January to March.

Care
To maintain the intensive bark colouring in winter, all shoots older than three years are removed in spring before budding. If the entire shrub is old and withered, it is best to cut it back completely 10 to 20 cm above the ground.

Flower
The white flowers of Red osier dogwood 'Firedance' appear in umbels from June to July.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus sericea 'Firedance' are red.

Root
Cornus sericea 'Firedance' is a shallow-rooting plant.