{"title":"Dogwood Hedging","description":"\u003cp\u003eDogwood (\u003cem\u003eCornus\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for its vivid red, orange and yellow winter stems. Excellent in mixed native hedging and damp ground. Available bare root and pot grown.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cornus-alba-sibirica-red-dogwood-hedge-40-60cm","title":"Red Stem Dogwood 40-60cm Bare Root (Cornus alba Sibirica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Stem Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Sibirica') 40-60cm bare root plants produce striking crimson stems in winter, ideal for colorful hedging, privacy screens, or wildlife-friendly borders. Fast-growing and hardy, this deciduous shrub thrives in UK gardens, tolerates coastal exposure, and is suitable for low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight Supplied: 40-60cm (bareroot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter Interest: Intense red stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Up to 40cm per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: White florets, June-July; white berries in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses: Hedges, screens, borders, coastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest planted November–March while dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition in full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune annually in February for maximum stem colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought and salt wind tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Red Stem Dogwood suitable for winter hedges?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it delivers vivid color throughout winter and forms dense hedging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to other dogwoods for coastal sites?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cornus alba 'Sibirica' offers excellent salt\/wind tolerance versus most varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the care requirements?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple: annual spring pruning and regular watering in year one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used for privacy screening?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with a fast average growth rate (30–40cm\/yr).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely—robust, low maintenance, and forgiving to new gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/gardening-advice\/bare-root-hedging-buying-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomplete bare-root hedging buyer's guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"Product\", \"name\": \"Vivid Red Dogwood 40\/60cm Bare Root (Cornus alba Sibirica)\", \"sku\": \"CaS-BR-40\/60\", \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"ScotPlants Direct\"}, \"offers\": {\"@type\": \"Offer\", \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock\", \"price\": \"1.50\", \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/products\/cornus-alba-sibirica-red-dogwood-hedge-40-60cm\"}}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725032423760,"sku":"CaS-BR-40\/60","price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/CAS-BR-40-60-1.jpg?v=1787643466"},{"product_id":"creeping-dogwood-20-30-pot-grown-cornus-canadensis","title":"Creeping Dogwood (Cornus canadensis) 20\/30cm Pot Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreeping Dogwood (Cornus canadensis) 20\/30cm is a low-growing, deciduous ground cover ideal for small gardens, patios, or shaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\/Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches 10-15cm tall, spreads up to 90cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bracts appear late spring–early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berries ripen in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in partial shade and moist, acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low – requires little pruning, drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 30cm apart for optimal coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch to conserve soil moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gardens with pets (non-toxic foliage and berries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Creeping Dogwood good for ground cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it quickly forms a dense mat, suppressing weeds in shaded spots and small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to other shade plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is lower maintenance than many alternatives and tolerates colder climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e White bracts in late spring, followed by red berries in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic for cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Creeping Dogwood 20\/30 Pot Grown (Cornus Canadensis)\",\n  \"description\": \"Creeping Dogwood (Cornus canadensis) 20\/30cm is a low-growing, deciduous ground cover ideal for small gardens, patios, or shaded borders. 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Supplied at 40-60cm height, these hardy hedging plants thrive in damp conditions and tolerate coastal winds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant yellow stems stand out in gardens from December–March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches 40-60cm annual growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp, wet sites; coastal locations; wildlife-friendly hedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Hedging; supplied bare root during dormant season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs yellow dogwood suitable for wet soils?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it thrives in damp or heavy soils where drainage is poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to red stem dogwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Dogwood offers vivid yellow-green stems for striking winter contrast compared to the red stems of Cornus alba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cope with coastal winds?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cornus flaviramea is hardy and well-suited for exposed gardens and salt-laden air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly will it establish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect 40-60cm of new growth each year, reaching height quickly when planted bare root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it easy care?\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires minimal pruning—cut back stems every spring to keep colours vibrant and hedge compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/gardening-advice\/bare-root-hedging-buying-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomplete bare-root hedging buyer's guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"Yellow Dogwood 40\/60cm Bare Root (Cornus flaviramea)\",\"sku\":\"CF-BR-40\/60\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"ScotPlants Direct\"},\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock\",\"price\":\"1.50\",\"priceCurrency\":\"GBP\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/products\/bareroot-dogwood-yellow-stem-cornus-flaviramea-40-60cm\"}}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725035602256,"sku":"CF-BR-40\/60","price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/CF-BR-40-60.jpg?v=1778227555"},{"product_id":"vivid-red-dogwood-40-60cm-bare-root-cornus-alba-sibirica","title":"Common Dogwood 40\/60cm Bare Root (Cornus sanguinea)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCornus sanguinea - Common Dogwood - Bare Root\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eDogwood (Cornus sanguinea) will produce a mixture of stunning, red\/green stems during Autumn\/Winter, adding a lovely burst of colour during the dull days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eCornus is perfect for coastal areas. It is a deciduous hedging plant with dark green leaves and small clusters of white flowers early summer followed by small white berries. All Dogwood varieties have similar features, which includes lovely creamy-white flowers in Spring and bright blue berries during Autumn. Cornus is a proven hedging plant and should be pruned each year (February) to maintain the quality of the plant.  Common \u003c\/span\u003eDogwood is great for coastal areas as they will tolerate those winds and salt spray.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eCommon Name:  Common Dogwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eGenus: Cornus                   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eSpecies:  sanguinea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eType:  Bareroot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eSize:  40\/60cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eFlowers:  White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eFruit: Dark Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eRate of Growth: Fast Growing, 40-60cm per year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003ePlanting Location:  Full sun, partial shade and moist areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eSoil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003epH:  neutral, acid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eFertilise:   \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/growing-needs\/fertilisers-soil-improvers\/root-grow\/mycorrhizal-fungi-rootgrow\" title=\" Rootgrow - Mycorrhizal fungi\"\u003eRootgrow \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eupon initial planting and thereafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003ePlanting Distance: 3  per metre single row\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eHardiness:  Hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eHeight: 1.5-3 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eSpread: 1.5-3 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003ePrune:  Do not prune first year.  Before budding after first year, prune hard back to about 6 inches above ground every year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003e**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725040582992,"sku":"CS-BR-40\/60","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/CS-BR-40-60-1.jpg?v=1787661574"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/collections\/dogwood-hedging.oembed","provider":"ScotPlants Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}