Species dogwood
pink-white flowers with pale-yellow center and dark-green leaves with light-green veins and midribs

dogwood

Cornus 'Rutgan' STELLAR PINK

Dogwood 'Rutgan' Stellar Pink is a beautiful small tree that blooms with showy flowers in early spring. Its unique pink bark and gorgeous white leaves give it a fairy tale-like look, and its bright white and pink bracts are a spectacle in any garden. Its bright pink buds open to reveal white flowers in early spring, and these are followed by blue/black berries. As the season progresses, its foliage turns green with hints of pink, and in autumn its leaves turn a beautiful cranberry red. It does well in shady spots, and is great for both small and large gardens. Dogwood 'Rutgan' Stellar Pink is a perfect specimen for any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,purple,pink

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

watering

Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutgan' STELLAR PINK) should be watered about once a week, giving it around 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) of water. Water deeply, allowing the soil to become slightly moist but not soggy. Be sure to water the soil at the base of the plant, avoiding wetting the foliage. During the hottest months in summer, the plant may need to be watered more often.

sunlight

Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutgan' STELLAR PINK) plants need a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth. If possible, provide 7-8 hours of direct sunlight a day. Morning sunlight is preferred; but if morning sunlight is not available, try to provide extra sunlight during the middle to late afternoon. Dogwood plants can tolerate partial shade in the warm summer months, but prolonged shade will eventually weaken the plant.

pruning

For pruning Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutgan' STELLAR PINK), it is best to prune in late winter or early spring, depending on your local climate. Pruning should not exceed more than 1/3 of the total growth, as to not shock this slow-growing shrub. The overall structure of the branches should remain, particularly for young plants, so pruning should be done very lightly, removing only dead, damaged, or diseased branches. If pruning to shape and size is done, it should be done in stages over a few seasons, rather than all at once. Regularly giving the Dogwood (Cornus 'Rutgan' STELLAR PINK) small prunings of no greater than 1/3 will keep the plant looking attractive and healthy.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Hardiness Map

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