{"title":"Dogwood (Cornus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew shrubs and trees offer as many seasons of interest as Cornus. From the vivid winter stem colour of varieties like the red- and yellow-barked dogwoods, to the spectacular spring bracts of Cornus kousa cultivars such as 'Norman Hadden', there's a dogwood to brighten every corner of the garden. Many also reward with rich autumn foliage and decorative fruit, making them wonderfully hardworking, low-maintenance additions to borders, woodland edges and specimen planting alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cornus-florida-12l","title":"Cornus florida 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornus florida — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe flowering dogwood is one of the most celebrated small trees for spring display, prized for its conspicuous white or pink bracts that surround the true, tiny green flowers in late spring — from a distance, the whole tree appears smothered in bloom. Broadly oval, mid-green leaves follow through summer, turning a rich red and purple in autumn, when rounded orange-red fruit also appears, adding a final season of interest before leaf fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest in full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil — mulching to keep the roots cool in summer helps it perform at its best, and a sheltered spot is worthwhile in exposed gardens. Expect an eventual height and spread of 4–8m, reached over 20–50 years, making it a graceful, long-term specimen for a garden with a little more space to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206142005622,"sku":"0","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-20155326.png?v=1789916038"},{"product_id":"cornus-x-norman-haddon-12l","title":"Cornus x Norman Haddon 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornus 'Norman Hadden' (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA true garden aristocrat, this graceful dogwood was a chance discovery in a Somerset garden in the 1950s — a natural cross between the Japanese Cornus kousa and the Himalayan Cornus capitata. The result is a broad, spreading small tree with a nearly evergreen habit, holding much of its dark green foliage through mild winters before it turns rich crimson and orange in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn early summer, the branches are smothered in large, star-shaped flowerheads made up of creamy-white bracts that age gracefully to soft pink, followed by pendulous, strawberry-like fruits in late summer — edible, and a magnet for birds. This variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, a mark of its reliability and garden-worthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGiven time, it will reach a generous 6–8m in height and spread, so allow plenty of room when planting. It thrives in moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade, and tolerates a wide range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam and sand. Little pruning is needed beyond removing any dead or damaged wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 12-litre pot, ready to plant out and establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206346051958,"sku":"-","price":94.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21160257.png?v=1790003034"},{"product_id":"cornus-mas-12l","title":"Cornus mas 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornus mas — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cornelian cherry earns its place for one of the earliest and most welcome flowering displays of the gardening year: small clusters of bright yellow flowers open on bare stems in late winter, bringing real colour at a time when little else is happening. Oval green leaves follow through summer before turning a rich purple in autumn, and glossy red, cherry-like fruits — edible, and traditionally used for jams and jellies — appear alongside the changing foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUndemanding and adaptable, it grows happily in full sun or partial shade, tolerating chalk, clay, loam and sand alike. Expect an eventual height and spread of 2.5–4m, reached over 10–20 years, making it a versatile choice for a mixed border, informal hedge, or as an early-season specimen close to a path where its winter flowers can be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206346183030,"sku":"-","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-20160537.png?v=1789916790"},{"product_id":"cornus-kou-white-fountain-12l","title":"Cornus kousa 'White Fountain' 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornus kousa 'White Fountain' — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'White Fountain' lives up to its name: a vigorous, vase-shaped small tree that produces such a profusion of pure white flower bracts in June that the flowering branches gracefully arch downward under their own weight, creating a genuinely fountain-like cascade. Pointed, oval green foliage provides a fresh backdrop through summer before turning a rich brick-red with tones of pink and gold in autumn, and if the flowers are pollinated, small red-pink, raspberry-like fruits follow, much loved by birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest in a sheltered spot in full sun, in moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soil — it's not suited to shallow chalk. Compact and easy to grow, it reaches around 3m in both height and spread over 10–20 years, making it an excellent specimen for smaller gardens and courtyards, where its arching flower display can be seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206346576246,"sku":"0","price":93.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-20160211.png?v=1789916551"},{"product_id":"cornus-alt-argentea-12l","title":"Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornus alternifolia 'Argentea' — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKnown as the silver pagoda dogwood for its distinctive, elegant tiered branch structure, this is one of the finest variegated shrubs for year-round interest. Ovate leaves are edged in crisp white, giving the whole plant a light, silvery glow that lifts a shady corner, before taking on reddish-purple tints ahead of leaf fall. In spring, small flat heads of bright white flowers appear along the branches, followed by black berries in autumn. Holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, and notably slow-growing, so it stays elegant and in scale for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest in a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably moist, well-drained soil, from acid through to alkaline. Expect an eventual height and spread of around 1.5–2.5m over 10–20 years, making this an excellent specimen shrub for a smaller garden where its tiered, architectural habit can be properly appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206346969462,"sku":null,"price":94.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/161518ea-3bf9-445f-b2b8-d9119b0b02dc.png?v=1783178140"},{"product_id":"cornus-kousa-chinensis-12ltr-pot","title":"Cornus kousa var. chinensis 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornus kousa var. chinensis — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Chinese dogwood is a large, exceptionally free-flowering shrub or small tree, distinguished from the straight species by slightly larger flower bracts and fruit. Long, pointed, dark green leaves provide a handsome backdrop through summer before turning crimson-purple in autumn. The real display comes in early summer, when small green flowerheads are surrounded by four large, creamy-white bracts up to 5cm long, smothering the plant — followed by fleshy, deep pink, strawberry-like fruits that add further interest into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade — it performs best in neutral to acid conditions but will tolerate alkaline soil too. Expect an eventual height and spread of 4–8m, reached over 10–20 years, making it a superb specimen for a spot with room to show off both its flowering display and autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58778779156854,"sku":null,"price":93.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-20155856.png?v=1789916362"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/collections\/Screenshot2026-09-20160211.png?v=1790002891","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/collections\/dogwood-cornus.oembed","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}