Cornus sibirica

Cornus sibirica — Siberian Dogwood

Bold, hardy, and brilliantly coloured, Cornus alba sibirica is the classic red-stemmed dogwood that has earned its place in British gardens for generations. Its vivid crimson stems glow with extraordinary intensity through the winter months — particularly striking against frost, snow, or a backdrop of evergreen planting — making it one of the most reliable and rewarding plants for year-round garden interest.

Beyond its celebrated winter stems, Cornus sibirica delivers a full seasonal performance: clusters of creamy-white flowers in early summer, attractive blue-white berries in late summer, and rich autumn foliage in shades of red and orange before leaf fall reveals the winter display once more.

Why Choose Cornus sibirica?

• Vivid crimson-red winter stems — most intense colour in cold weather and low winter light
• Creamy-white flower clusters in early summer — attractive to pollinators
• Blue-white berries in late summer — valuable wildlife food source
• Rich red and orange autumn foliage before leaf fall
• Fully hardy and highly adaptable — tolerates wet soils, exposed sites, and coastal conditions
• Excellent for hedging, mass planting, or as a bold border specimen

Growing Conditions

Plant in full sun to partial shade in any moist or wet soil — one of the few ornamental shrubs that thrives in waterlogged conditions. Coppice hard to ground level every one to two years in early spring to encourage the strongest, most vividly coloured young stems. Mulch after cutting back to support vigorous regrowth.