Cornus florida 'Daybreak'-0

Cornus florida ‘Daybreak’American flowering dogwood

£45.00

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Overview

A marvellous variety of flowering dogwood that shows off a beautiful creamy white leaf variegation throughout the summer. Creamy white petal-like bracts are produced in May and interest is maintained in the autumn with pink foliage. Thrives in a deep acid soil and partial shade.

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A connoisseur’s selection suitable for planting in part of a mixed border to provide a focal point of interest or a a stand alone specimen.

Cornus florida and its cultivars create interest in the garden all year round. They are the American cousins of Cornus kousa and have many similarities, giving a stunning display of flowers in late Spring often followed later by spectacular autumn foliage colour. In time they make a large deciduous shrub or small tree of graceful spreading silhouette, perfect for the smaller garden.

The flowers consist of four petal-like bracts with a central round boss and, as the plant matures, these are produced in great abundance especially if the previous summer has been warm and sunny. The bracts typically flush pink on their tips as they mature. Attractive strawberry-like fruits usually follow the flower bracts in autumn.

Cultivation: A sunny position in the shelter of other trees and shrubs is best, avoiding very hot, dry or windy sites. They will grow happily in semi shade but their flower production and colour will not be as intense. Give them a moist, free-draining neutral to acid soil with plenty of depth and organic matter. They will tolerate slightly alkaline soils but only if the soil is deep with plenty of organic matter added.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flower Colour

Pink, White
Availability Date

All year round
Flower Type

Single
Flowering Month

May, June
Soil Type

Acid, Normal
Aspect

Sun, Partial Shade, Summer Shade
Hardiness

Hardy
Foliage Type

Deciduous
Foliage Colour

Green, Gold/yellow, Variegated
Height after 10 years*

1.8-2.4 (6-8ft)
Pot Size

7.5 Litre
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