Cornus hongkongensis 'Parc de Haute Bretagne'

Cornus hongkongensis 'Parc de Haute Bretagne' is a rare flowering dogwood selected by Alain Jouno at the Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne, near Fougères in Brittany. It arose there as a spontaneous seedling of the Hong Kong dogwood, most likely crossed with Cornus 'Norman Hadden', and it stood out among its white-flowering siblings for one reason: its flowers turn pink. In early summer 'Parc de Haute Bretagne' is covered in large flower heads, about 11 cm across, whose bracts open white and gradually blush pink as the season goes on. It flowers generously even as a young plant, and both its new spring growth and its autumn leaves take on coppery tones. It forms a dense, upright, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree, about 4 m tall and 3 m wide, giving structure and colour to the garden through the seasons. Selected at the Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne, France Large white bracts turning pink, about 11 cm across Very floriferous from a young age Coppery spring and autumn foliage Upright, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree, about 4 m tall Grow Cornus hongkongensis 'Parc de Haute Bretagne' in full sun or partial shade, in a well-drained, neutral to acid soil and a position sheltered from cold winds. It does not like limestone or dry soils, so keep it evenly moist during its first summers. It tolerates frosts down to about -10/-12 °C: in colder areas plant it against a sheltered wall and protect young plants in winter. An outstanding flowering dogwood for borders, woodland gardens and as a specimen plant. IMPORTANT: The pictures show the mother plant, which is not for sale. The offer includes a plant with the dimensions stated in the description.