Cornus ‘Alba Elegantissima Variegated Dogwood’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Cornus ‘Alba Elegantissima Variegated Dogwood’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Cornus ‘Alba Elegantissima Variegated 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: Up to 3 m × 3 m
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (small creamy-white flower clusters)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' is a stunning variegated dogwood prized for its year-round interest. Throughout spring and summer, this elegant shrub produces beautiful grey-green leaves adorned with irregular creamy-white margins, bringing a bright, airy feel to borders and garden beds. As autumn arrives, the foliage takes on subtle warm tones before falling to reveal the plant's other standout feature — vivid, deep red stems that provide striking colour throughout the winter months.
In late spring to early summer, clusters of small creamy-white flowers appear, followed by white to bluish-white berries in autumn that are enjoyed by birds and garden wildlife. This hardy, reliable shrub is easy to grow and responds well to hard pruning in early spring, which encourages a flush of fresh, vibrant new stems for the following winter.
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 'Elegantissima' |
| Mature size | Up to 3 m × 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 flower clusters) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Borders, Mixed Shrub Beds, Woodland Gardens, Damp Areas, Winter Gardens, Containers |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Up to 3 m × 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 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.