Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire (Dogwood)
January 11th

Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire is a  stunning plant for Autumn foliage and then Winter stem colour.

One of several Cornus which are grown for their colourful stems, Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire is best grown in an open aspect where the sun can highlight the lovely Winter colour. The bark is coloured from leaf fall right through until early Spring. The name Midwinter Fire, suits this Cornus down to the ground.

To get the maximum effect with the Dogwoods as with Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire, they need to be cut back to almost ground level in March/early April each year. If this is not done, then the stems will gradually lose their vibrant colour as they age. The new stems have the best colour.

Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire is good against a dark background, planted with other Cornus ie, Cornus alba Sibirica (Red stems) and Cornus flaviramea Stolonifera (Light green stems). There are several Dogwoods with brightly variegated leaves. C Elegantissima is one of the better ones, but the stem colours are not quite as good as the three suggested above.

Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire is suited to any soil, but will do particularly well in damp areas.

Pruning Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire for stem effect.