This showy Redosier Dogwood selection is an outstanding plant to use for naturalizing. Ease your winter shoveling task with these little beauties. Plant it against the prevailing winds to catch and hold snow before it drifts across your driveway. It also can be used along the length of your driveway as an excellent snow fence. Arctic Fire is perfect for a screen alongside a patio.
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Just give it the room it needs to reach its full spread, and you'll be thrilled with the performance. It looks best when allowed to grow naturally without shearing. We recommend keeping it as an informal hedge.
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Order your Arctic Fire today! How to Use Arctic Fire® Dogwood in the LandscapeĪrctic Fire® Dogwood makes a fantastic shorter hedge that flowers, fruits and give a wonderful winter show. The smaller overall size of this Redosier Dogwood makes it easy to use wherever you might want a deep, dark-red colored shrub. Add twinkle lights and exterior decorations for your winter enjoyment as you wish. Mix evergreen branches, Holly or Magnolia with these dark red stems in your containers. Try them in your large exterior planters to easily adorn your front entrance or to perk up either side of otherwise bland garage doors. The beautiful, dramatic color of the cut stems is extremely popular for winter decorations. They will take just as soon as they ripen.Īs the leaves turn and fall in autumn, you (and the neighbors!) will start to notice the bright red stems that are left behind. You might not see them, as the local songbirds love to eat the berries. The white flowers develop into small white berries. Try them in those challenging wet areas and watch them thrive.Īttractive, dark green foliage looks great all season long. They tolerate just about any soil, including areas that stay damp. They can be planted in full sun or part shade. Try them in cut flower arrangements indoors, adding a branch or two to your bouquet. They bring butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Pretty white springtime flower clusters develop on last year's stems. These classic, natural decorations are always in style. They can also be cut and used indoors for winter and holiday décor. Cut stems can be used to great effect in urns and pots outdoors for winter and holiday decorations. The cut stems are highly desirable because of the deep, dark red stem color during the winter dormancy period. And who doesn't love the amazing bright red young stems peeking up out of a white cap of snow?Īrctic Fire® Dogwood is a winter gem. Arctic Fire® Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera 'Farrow' PP#18523) is a Proven Winners® selection that is a true dwarf of this beloved native shrub.īecause this superior nativar stays smaller than the species, you can use it throughout your landscape. Now, even if you have a small landscape, you can grow a special variety of Redosier Dogwood. Use our quick links to find the right one for your plot.Every landscape needs a blaze of color in those long, cold days of winter. Most types of red twig dogwood are mainly sold growing in containers, either in garden centers, nurseries, or in the garden departments of big box stores although the widest range is available by mail order. Where to buy different types of red twig dogwood
The stems are vivid red and look well with the foliage which is usually yellow, but is sometimes green with a jagged yellow edge. Stems grow to 4ft (1.2m) when pruned annually. More vigorous than many coloured-leaf varieties, so it's ideal if you need a striking specimen shrub for small gardens.
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