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Cornus florida 'Rainbow' Tree

Name: Cornus florida 'Rainbow' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CFR.B.7.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Variegated Flowering Dogwood

Bush, 60-90cm, 7.5L pot

£65

£65 ~~£65~~

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Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 3 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Variegated leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)

Flowers White flower bracts appearing in spring

Soil Well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

Cornus florida Rainbow is a gorgeous variegated Dogwood with lovely spring flowers and exceptionally stunning autumn foliage. In April or May, an abundance of white flower bracts adorn the branches. The leaves are green with gold margins in spring and summer, turning deep red/purple displaying scarlet margins in autumn, hence it's Rainbow name.

It has a dense upright habit and grows to an estimated height and spread of just 3 x 2 metres in 20 years. It grows well in sun or partial shade, preferring a well-drained soil in a sheltered situation.

Cornus Rainbow is an award-winning White Flowering Variegated Dogwood with interest through spring to autumn and ideal when space is limited.

AKA Cornus florida 'Marzelli', Eastern Flowering Dogwood, Variegated Dogwood

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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