Cornus alba Miracle ('Verpaalen2'PBR) (v)
A large deciduous shrub to 2m tall, with upright green stems, turning a fiery red in winter. Oval-shaped leaves emerges pinkish in spring, fading to variegated cream and green in the summer then to red and intense purple-pink in autumn. Creamy white flowers in clusters, during summer are followed by blue-black berries in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Cream Green Variegated | ||
| Autumn | Red Purple Pink | Blue Black | ||
| Winter | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cornus can be deciduous shrubs or trees, or creeping, woody-based perennials, some with brightly coloured young stems. Tiny flowers are borne in dense clusters, sometimes with showy bracts. Many have fine autumn colour
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or light shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose disease
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