Sgt. Pepper® Dogwood Cornus alba
- Part Shade
- Sun
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
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Details
48 - 72 Inches72 - 96 Inches72 - 96 Inches1.2m - 1.8m1.8m - 2.4m1.8m - 2.4mFeatures
Stately color in two extremes. The first is a refreshing bright green and cream, with hints of pale pink on the margins. The second is in fall when the whole plant erupts into a fabulous burgundy and hot pink duo. Even the stems are burgundy! If you’ve ever seen a tri-color beech, Sgt. Pepper™ dogwood is a lot like that, but in a much easier to use form. With its large size, it makes a great anchor for the garden. You can position it at the back of the garden to work as a foundation plant, breaking up the straight lines of a building with its rounded form. It would also make an incredible hedge or specimen plant.
Top reasons to grow Sgt. Pepper dogwood?
- Bright color
- Useful large habit
- Adaptable to many different garden conditions
Foliage InterestFall InterestWinter InterestResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mSpacing:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mSpread:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Variegated green and whiteHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part ShadeLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Beautiful in mass plantings or as a specimen.
Maintenance Notes:The best red color appears on one and two year old stems; older stems will turn corky and brown. If the stem coloring is one your favorite aspects, plan to do some rejuvenation pruning to maintain a colorful display. Every three to five years, cut out one-third of the oldest stems. Early spring is the best time to prune.
If desired, apply a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs at pruning time.
Fun Facts:This beloved European variety is now available in North America!
Sgt. Pepper® Cornus alba 'Verpaalen2' USPP 34,377, Can PBRAF
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