Cornus ‘Anny's’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Cornus ‘Anny's’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Cornus ‘Anny's’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering 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: 2.5–3 m × 2.5–3 m (can be kept more compact with annual pruning)
- Flowering: Early Summer (small creamy-white flower clusters)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade (best stem colour in full sun)
- Attracts: Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' is a striking deciduous dogwood shrub prized for its vivid, flame-coloured winter stems. As the leaves drop in autumn, the bare stems reveal a spectacular display of bright orange and warm yellow tones that bring colour and structure to the garden throughout the coldest months. During the growing season, fresh green foliage provides an attractive backdrop before turning rich shades of orange and red in autumn. Small clusters of creamy-white flowers appear in early summer, followed by dark berries that are a welcome food source for birds and wildlife.
This versatile shrub is ideal for mixed borders, winter gardens, mass planting schemes and waterside areas. For the most vibrant stem colour, hard prune annually in late March to encourage a flush of vigorous, brightly coloured new growth. Thriving in most soil types, including damp or heavy clay soils, it is a low-maintenance and fully hardy addition to any garden.
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 sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' |
| Mature size | 2.5–3 m × 2.5–3 m (can be kept more compact with annual pruning) |
| Growth habit | Upright, Bushy Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade (best stem colour in full sun) |
| Soil | Most soils including clay and damp conditions; tolerates wet sites |
| Flowering | Early Summer (small creamy-white flower clusters) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Mixed Borders, Winter Gardens, Mass Planting, Waterside Planting, Damp Areas |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
2.5–3 m × 2.5–3 m (can be kept more compact with annual pruning). 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 early summer (small creamy-white flower 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.