Cornus sericea 'Kelsey'

Red osier dogwood 'Kelsey' is bushy and broad in habit. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

The shoots of Cornus sericea 'Kelsey' are reddish-brown.

The deciduous leaves of Red osier dogwood 'Kelsey' are medium green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Red osier dogwood 'Kelsey' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Olive-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The white flowers appear in June.

The red, round fruits of Cornus sericea 'Kelsey' are particularly decorative.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Red osier dogwood 'Kelsey' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Ornamental shrub, hedge, ground cover

The plant has a medium water requirement.

To maintain the intensive bark colouring in winter, all shoots older than three years are removed in spring before budding. If the entire shrub is old and withered, it is best to cut it back completely 10 to 20 cm above the ground.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: In the period from January to March.