Illustrative photo.
Cornus florida 'RAINBOW' flowering dogwood
size/type
taller shrub,taller shrub
usual height
2-4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
April-May
location
semi-shade / partial sun
soil type
acidic (peaty)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Cornus
Flowering dogwood is quite an unusual shrub or small tree which draws your attention all year round: in the spring it has very showy large petal-like coloured bracts, and its leaves turn to beautifulcolours early in the autumn.
Description of the plant:
Rainbow has 4 creamy white bracts on bare branches in the spring and truly rainbow-like leaves.
They are bright green with rich yellow varigation, gaining pink and red shades towards the autumn.
Growing conditions and care
This shrub does not like stress of any kind. Find it a nice spot now so you do not have to transplant it later, it might suffer from diseases thereafter. It needs moist but well-drained, acid soil, rich in organic material. It is a slow grower. Fully hardy to -27°C and can withstand temporary drops to -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 20-01-2008.
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