Red-Stem Dogwood

Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

Red-Stem Dogwood is a shrub for focal point, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay or loam, flowering May, Jun.

Where to use it in a border

At around 200 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 250 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 8b and rated H7 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, shade, clay soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.

Border Builder uses Red-Stem Dogwood's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

Flowering through the year

Worth knowing

• It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
• Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

• Angelita Daisyto edge in front
• Autumn Sageto edge in front
• Avensto edge in front
• Aztec Lilyto edge in front
• Baja Fairy Dusterto edge in front
• Black Daleato edge in front

Garden styles

Modern Wildlife garden