Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ - The white-coloured dogwood as an elegant eye-catcher
Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’, also known as the white-coloured dogwood, is an exceptionally attractive ornamental plant that impresses with its beauty all year round. Its striking white-green variegated foliage provides bright accents in the garden, while the bright red shoots add colour, especially in winter. With its versatility and robustness, it is a real highlight for borders, hedges or as a specimen plant.
Attractive foliage and colourful shoots - an ornamental shrub for all seasons
The variegated dogwood impresses with its decorative, creamy white edged leaves, which provide a vibrant play of colours from spring to autumn. In autumn, the leaves turn warm shades of yellow and red before falling off to reveal the bright red shoots, which are particularly effective in the colder months. This combination of foliage and bark colouring makes the ‘Elegantissima’ a perfect year-round plant.
Harmonious planting partners for impressive combinations
Thanks to its elegant colouring, Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ can be perfectly combined with other ornamental shrubs and perennials. It looks particularly beautiful in combination with dark-leaved plants such as Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’, whose deep red to almost black leaves form a strong contrast to its light-coloured foliage. It also looks wonderful with grasses such as Miscanthus sinensis or flowering shrubs such as summer lilac (Buddleja davidii).
The right location - undemanding and adaptable
The variegated dogwood is extremely easy to care for and thrives in both sun and partial shade. A sunny location promotes more intensive leaf markings and a stronger colouring of the shoots in winter. The soil should be humus-rich and well-drained; it does not tolerate waterlogging well. It also grows on sandy or loamy soils and is therefore extremely adaptable.
Hardy and tolerant of pruning - an uncomplicated garden inhabitant
Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ is completely hardy and requires no special protection during the cold season. To show off its bright red shoots to their best advantage, regular pruning in spring is recommended. Older shoots can be removed close to the ground to encourage new growth, as the young branches have the most intense colour.
Versatile use - from solitary plant to hedge
Whether as a solitary plant, in mixed woodland plantings or as a loose hedge - the variegated white dogwood impresses with its versatility. It can be used as a decorative structural plant in borders or along the edges of shrubs, but is also suitable for larger planters on patios and balconies. It is particularly effective in naturalised gardens or as a wind and privacy hedge.
A colour highlight all year round
With its white foliage in summer, attractive autumn colours and bright red shoots in winter, Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ is a real asset to any garden. Its ease of care, robustness and versatility make it a perfect choice for anyone who wants to add colour and texture to their outdoor space all year round. Be inspired by this elegant dogwood and enjoy its beauty all year round!
We recommend 2 - 3 plants per linear metre.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
