Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow'

A rare plant in the UK, this has attractive dark blue-green leaves which turn shades of purple or dark red before falling in autumn. Masses of large and long lasting, creamy-white flower bracts appear on established plants in early summer, which stand out well against the dark foliage.

Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' is a handsome large shrub or small tree in time, usually flowering best in a position in full sun! Grows well in a large container.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' will tolerate dry soils once established.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' grows to be a large shrub or eventually small tree with a dense, branching crown.
  • Height: up to 6 m (20 ft).
  • Spread: 5 m (16 ft).

• Notes: The flowering of this Cornus is somewhat dependent upon the previous years summer weather. After a long hot summer, the following years flowering will be magnificent and after a cold, wet summer the following years flowering will be poor or sporadic.