Cornus Stokes Pink

Name: Cornus Stokes Pink
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 14551o
Price: 260.65 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Cornus florida Stokes Pink, Cornus Stokes Pink, Stokes Pink Dogwood

Cornus florida Stokes Pink is a deciduous shrub grown for its colourful flowering in spring. At this time, masses of showy, two-tone pink flowers are borne just as the foliage emerges. The glossy, leaves emerge green with bronze overtones, quickly age to become dark green, then develop colourful red tones before falling. It grows with a rounded habit to about 3 m tall and the same wide. Cornus Stokes Pink is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around outdoor living areas, used to border an entrance, maintained in a courtyard garden, or included in cottage gardens.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Cornus florida Stokes Pink, Cornus Stokes Pink, Stokes Pink Dogwood

Cornus Stokes Pink Details

Cornus florida Stokes Pink is a deciduous shrub grown for its colourful flowering in spring. At this time, masses of showy, two-tone pink flowers are borne just as the foliage emerges. The glossy, young leaves are green with bronze overtones and quickly age to become dark green. As autumn progresses, they develop colourful red tones before falling. It grows with a rounded habit to about 3 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this shrub are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. Cornus Stokes Pink is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around outdoor living areas, used to border an entrance, maintained in a courtyard garden, or included in cottage gardens.