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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.8m
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1.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'
Other names: Dogwood 'Midwinter Fire'
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Genus: Cornus
Variety or cultivar: 'Midwinter Fire' _ 'Midwinter Fire' is an upright, deciduous shrub with green leaves turning deep-red in autumn. Its young shoots are orange- yellow tipped in red through winter. It bears small white flowers in summer followed by black berries in autumn.
Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Dark-red in Autumn
Stem: Yellow, Orange, Red in Winter
Fruit: Blue-black in Summer
Habit: Bushy, Upright
Toxicity: The fruits may cause a mild stomach ache if ingested.
Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' (Dogwood 'Midwinter Fire') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.8m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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