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Cornus hongkongensis 'Summer Flare'
Shrubs
Cornus hongkongensis 'Summer Flare'
Evergreen dogwood
An evergreen dogwood with creamy summer bracts, red fruits and leaves that flush red in winter.
Evergreen foliage
Creamy-white summer bracts
Red winter tints
Unusual and elegant
Please check before you visit. Our nursery is very well stocked, but what we hold changes with the seasons, so this plant may not always be in stock. Enquire before you head over and we will check availability and the sizes we have for you.
At a glance
Type
Shrub
Foliage
Evergreen
Seasons of interest
Summer flowers, winter foliage
Eventual size
Typically 3 to 4 m
Position
Sun or partial shade, sheltered
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy in sheltered gardens; protect from hard frost when young
Available
A range of sizes. Ask our team for current availability and pricing.
Why we love it
A rare evergreen dogwood with year-round presence.
Its leaves take on red tints in cold weather.
How to use it
A feature for sheltered borders and courtyards.
Planting and aftercare
Plant between autumn and spring in moist, well-drained soil, mulch well and water in dry spells. Very little pruning is needed.
See it in person
Every plant at Form is hand-selected, none contains new peat, and nothing beats choosing yours by eye. Visit our Row Town showroom in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, where our team will show you the best of what is on the nursery right now. We deliver across London, Surrey and the Home Counties, and nationwide.
Walk in any time during opening hours and you will be looked after. If you would like dedicated time with a specialist, book a Genus Bar appointment.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes, it keeps its leaves through winter, often tinged red.
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We keep a very well-stocked nursery, but our stock changes with the seasons, so availability varies. Please email us before you visit and we will check what we have and the sizes available.
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We supply shrubs from smaller pots for mass planting through to 10 litre plants and larger specimens for instant impact. Ask our team for current sizes.
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Yes. Visit our Row Town showroom, or collect from our Burrow Hill cash and carry in Chobham (please call before visiting). You can also book a Genus Bar appointment.
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Yes, we deliver nationwide with our own in-house team, including across London and the Home Counties.
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Cornus hongkongensis 'Summer Flare'
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