Cornus ‘Alba Sibirica Red Stemmed Dogwood’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Cornus ‘Alba Sibirica Red Stemmed Dogwood’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Cornus ‘Alba Sibirica Red Stemmed Dogwood’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Deciduous Shrub
- Mature size: 2–3 m × 2–3 m
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (small creamy-white clusters)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Cornus Alba 'Sibirica' is one of the most popular and striking winter-interest shrubs available. Renowned for its vivid coral-red stems, this hardy deciduous dogwood brings bold colour to the garden during the coldest months when most other plants are dormant. In spring and summer, it produces clusters of small creamy-white flowers followed by white berries in autumn, while its dark green foliage turns attractive shades of red and orange before falling to reveal its stunning winter framework.
This versatile shrub thrives in a wide range of conditions and is especially well suited to damp or waterside areas, borders, and wildlife-friendly gardens. For the most vibrant stem colour, hard prune (coppice) in early spring every one to two years, which encourages vigorous new growth with the brightest red bark.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Cornus alba 'Sibirica' |
| Mature size | 2–3 m × 2–3 m |
| Growth habit | Upright, Bushy, Multi-stemmed Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Well-drained; Tolerates Wet and Heavy Soils |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (small creamy-white clusters) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Winter Gardens, Borders, Waterside Planting, Wildlife Gardens, Large Containers |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
2–3 m × 2–3 m. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer (small creamy-white clusters).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.