Red Rover® Silky Dogwood
Shrub
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- Attracts wildlife from spring through winter!
- Deer, rabbit & disease resistant.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun/shade, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 27,873
Common name: silky dogwood
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), part sun (4-6 hours sun), shade (<4 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-5' x 4-5'
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Uses: Accent, Background, Border, Erosion control or Embankment, Foundation, Hedge, Massing, Naturalizing, Rain garden, Slopes, Specimen, Waterside, Woodland
How to Grow
Light: Full sun to part shade. Best stem color is produced in more sun
Water: Will do fine if the soil is occasionally wet. Do not over water, just try to maintain a regular water schedule by supplementing rainfall.
Spacing: 5-6' apart
Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced general, or slow-release fertilizer very early in spring before any growth begins. Somewhat heavy fertilization will help maintain foliage color, but don't overdo it. Just be sure to fertilize each and every spring, being somewhat more generous than you would for other low maintenance shrubs.
Winterizing: No special care going into winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Flowers are produced on old wood, hence any pruning needs to be done immediately after flowering since it sets flower buds in the summer for next year's bloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.