Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ Red Dogwood

£2.20

Red dogwood (Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’) creates stunning winter displays with its brilliant crimson stems. This deciduous shrub transforms Belfast gardens with fiery red branches that glow against winter frost and snow.

Why Choose Red Dogwood for Your Garden?

Our Cornus alba Sibirica plants offer year-round interest, but truly shine in winter when their vibrant red stems become the star of the garden. This hardy shrub thrives in Northern Ireland’s climate, requiring minimal care while delivering maximum visual impact.

• Brilliant winter color – Bright red stems from November to March
• Easy to grow – Tolerates most soil types and conditions
• Wildlife friendly – White flowers attract pollinators, berries feed birds
• Perfect for wet areas – Thrives in damp spots where other plants struggle
• Multi-season interest – Spring flowers, summer foliage, autumn color

Growing Red Dogwood in Northern Ireland

Cornus alba Sibirica excels in our climate, tolerating both wet winters and dry summers. Plant in full sun for the brightest stem color, though it tolerates partial shade. For best winter stem displays, hard prune (coppice) every second spring to encourage vibrant new growth.

This 2-litre potted red dogwood can be planted year-round, though autumn planting allows best establishment. Grows 1.5-2m tall and wide at maturity. Consider planting multiple Cornus alba Sibirica shrubs together for dramatic winter impact.

Browse our complete shrub collection or explore other winter interest plants for your garden.

Design Ideas with Red Dogwood

Red dogwood works beautifully in:

• Winter gardens paired with white-stemmed birches
• Waterside plantings along ponds or streams
• Mixed borders with evergreen backgrounds
• Wildlife gardens attracting birds and insects

For inspiration, see our landscaping projects featuring Cornus alba Sibirica and other ornamental shrubs.

Care & Maintenance

Red dogwood requires minimal care once established. Water during dry spells in the first year. Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. For brightest winter stems, cut all shoots back to 10cm in March every two years. Feed after pruning to encourage vigorous regrowth.

Learn more from this Irish news dogwood article.

Height & Spread: 1.5-2m
Flowering: May-June (white flowers)
Best Feature: Brilliant red winter stems
Soil: Any, including wet sites
Position: Full sun to partial shade

Order your red dogwood today. We offer professional planting services throughout Belfast and Northern Ireland to ensure your new shrubs establish perfectly.

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