Dogwood

Clusters of white flowers in May and June and oval, dark green leaves, which redden in autumn and fall to reveal bright, yellow-olive winter stems. The stems of this dogwood look stunning planted alongside salmon-pink and red-stemmed varieties. An excellent specimen plant for sunny, moist areas of the garden it's particularly effective near water.Position: full sun to part shadeSoil: any moderately fertile, reliably moist soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May and JuneFlower colour: whiteOther features: the flowers are followed by white, often blue-tinged fruit; the fruits may cause a mild stomach ache if ingestedHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In March cut the stems back hard to within 5-7cm (2-3in) from the ground and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant. Where border space is limited restrict the spread of the plant by removing one in four of the stems each yearGoes well with: Lonicera fragrantissima, Galanthus nivalis, Cornus alba 'Sibirica', Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire', Crocus chryanthus 'Herald', Kerria japonica
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