CORNUS S. MIDWINTER FIRE

Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ is a spectacular deciduous shrub celebrated for its fiery winter stems and vibrant seasonal colour. This hardy dogwood is especially valued for its dramatic display during the colder months, when the stems glow in shades of yellow, orange, and red. In a garden centre setting, ‘Midwinter Fire’ is a standout winter-interest plant that attracts customers looking to add colour and structure to their gardens throughout the year.

Stem Colour, Foliage & Seasonal Interest

The most remarkable feature of Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ is its colourful stems. During winter, the bare branches develop a stunning gradient of colour, blending bright yellow at the base through warm orange to rich red at the tips. When planted in groups, these colourful stems create a glowing effect that brightens the winter garden.

During spring and summer, the shrub forms fresh green foliage that gives the plant a soft, natural appearance. In autumn, the leaves often turn warm shades of orange and yellow before falling, adding another layer of seasonal interest before the vivid winter stems take centre stage.

Key visual selling points:

• Fiery yellow, orange, and red winter stems

• Attractive green foliage in spring and summer

• Warm autumn leaf colour

• Upright, natural shrub habit

• Excellent winter garden feature

In garden centre displays, ‘Midwinter Fire’ is often promoted as part of a winter-interest collection, encouraging customers to think about colour in the garden beyond the growing season.

Growing Conditions & Easy Care

Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ is a robust and adaptable shrub that thrives in many garden conditions. It grows well in both full sun and partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is particularly useful in larger borders, naturalistic planting schemes, or areas where winter colour is desired.

This shrub is very hardy and easy to maintain, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Care and growing advice:

• Plant in full sun or partial shade

• Prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Suitable for borders and natural planting

• Water regularly while establishing

• Hard prune in early spring for vibrant new stems

Regular pruning encourages the production of fresh young stems, which display the brightest winter colours.

Garden Uses & Retail Appeal

From a garden centre perspective, Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ is a valuable shrub for providing year-round interest with a particularly strong winter display. Its fiery stems create contrast and brightness in the garden during the darker months.

Popular uses and selling ideas:

• Winter-interest planting schemes

• Mixed shrub borders

• Naturalistic or wildlife gardens

• Planting in groups for colour impact

• Pairing with ornamental grasses or evergreens

In retail displays, this shrub pairs beautifully with other colourful stem dogwoods, winter grasses, and evergreen plants to inspire seasonal garden design. Its dramatic winter stems, hardy nature, and easy-care requirements make Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ a dependable and eye-catching shrub that helps bring warmth and colour to the garden even in the depths of winter.

• Size
  3 lt

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Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
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