Dogwood - Artic Fire

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Dogwood - Artic Fire

Protected by Plant Breeder's Rights - propagation prohibited. The red stems make a wonderful show in the winter time. The intense red stems can be used as stems for holiday wreaths and other arrangements and is stunning in beds and landscapes. Plant in full sun to part shade for best color. The Dogwood Artic Fire, Cornus stolonifera 'Farrow', PPAF, is a new species in the Cornus family. 'Artic Fire' is dwarf in form and has a plant height and spread of 36-48'. Use this plant as a back of the border plant in any perennial garden. It’s a spectacular show in the winter sunlight. Arctic Fire™ a great breakthrough for smaller gardens or residential landscapes. ... more information

 

Red Flowering Quince The Red Flowering Quince, Chaenomeles speciosa, is valued for its spring flowers. The oblong, serrated foliage opens bronze red and fades to a glossy dark green. It is very nice for a shrub border or espaliered to wall. Cut branches with swollen flower buds may be forced indoors, making a welcomed winter flower arrangement. To prune, remove only crossing, diseased or broken branches. Flowering quince should never be sheared.

Dogwood - Artic Fire