Plant For February | Dogwood
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Dogwood
I really love the beautiful colour stems in the winter months. They are a real feature of a winter garden.
Where to plant
They can be planted in either sun or shade, but fair best in partial shade. Dogwood can grow fairly tall (3-8m), so look great planted at the back of borders surrounded by a selection of seasonal bedding.
Special care
To keep them looking their best, they like to be pruned every 2nd year. Prune 2/3rds to keep colour vibrant.
