This new selection from Rutgers University has the darkest pink bracts of any Chinese Dogwood. Large white flowers appear in late May and early June and can last up to 8 weeks.
Product Description
CORNUS kousa Scarlet Fire® – Scarlet Fire® Chinese Dogwood
(‘Rutpink’ PP 28311)
This new selection from Rutgers University has the darkest pink bracts of any Chinese Dogwood. Large white flowers appear in late May and early June and can last up to 8 weeks. It is a heavy bloomer even at an early age. Native to Japan, Korea and China.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Well-Drained, Acidic, High Organic Matter
Size: Height 20-25ft., Spread 15-20ft.
Zone: 5-8
Flower: Pink to Fuchsia Showy Bracts
Bloom Time: Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Wildlife Food Source, Deer Tolerant, Edible Fruit, Showy