dogwood
Cornus 'Rutgan' STELLAR PINK
Overview
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.
Care Guide
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.
Light
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.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5–9.
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.
Propagation
Cutting, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
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