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- Japanese Dogwood - light semi-shady location is ideal
- The golden mean is just right
- Soil should be nutrient-rich and permeable
- Tips
The Japanese dogwood is most comfortable in partial shade
Japanese Dogwood - light semi-shady location is ideal
The Japanese dogwood (Cornus kousa), also known in this country as a flower dogwood, is a very decorative woody plant. The rich flowering shrub is mainly cultivated because of its up to ten centimeters large, very showy, white flowers. In autumn, the deciduous plant also impresses with an intense foliage color.
The golden mean is just right
However, the Japanese dogwood its beautiful flowers and the autumnal leaves color only in a suitable location. In contrast to native dogwood species, the Exot attaches great importance to a balanced position with plenty of light, but not too strong sunlight. Perfect for the Japanese dogwood is therefore a place in the light partial shade or in the sun, unless he has to stand directly in the hottest midday sun.
Soil should be nutrient-rich and permeable
For this dogwood, choose a loose, very well drained, nutrient-rich, and humus-rich soil. It should also contain no lime, so the plant is best also with very soft water (eg rain water) is poured.
Tips
The Japanese dogwood harmonizes wonderfully with vigorously flowering perennials such as larkspur, daylily or sun bride.