Cornus ‘Midwinter Fire’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Cornus ‘Midwinter Fire’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Cornus ‘Midwinter Fire’ — 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: 2.5m × 2.5m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning)
- Flowering: Late Spring to 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 'Midwinter Fire' is one of the most striking winter-interest shrubs available for UK gardens. Renowned for its spectacular stem colour, this deciduous dogwood displays a breathtaking gradient of golden yellow at the base, transitioning through warm orange tones to vivid flame red at the tips. This fiery display is at its most intense during the winter months when the leaves have fallen, bringing warmth and colour to an otherwise dormant garden.
During the growing season, 'Midwinter Fire' produces fresh green oval leaves that provide an attractive backdrop in borders and mixed plantings. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small creamy-white flowers appear, followed by small dark berries in autumn that are enjoyed by birds. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms to rich shades of orange and red before falling to reveal those celebrated colourful stems.
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 'Midwinter Fire' |
| Mature size | 2.5m × 2.5m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning) |
| Growth habit | Upright, Bushy Deciduous Shrub with Multi-Stemmed Form |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade (best stem colour in full sun) |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (small creamy-white flower clusters) |
| Hardiness | Hardy to approximately -20°C (RHS H6) |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Borders, Winter Gardens, Woodland Edges, Waterside Plantings, Mass Planting |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
2.5m × 2.5m (can be maintained smaller with regular 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 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.