This is an update to an earlier blog about the wonder of these plants. Now is the time to prune the stems back quite hard to within 300 – 450mm of the ground.
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- Cut Cornus hard back for the best winter colour next year
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- Prune hard as this encourages new growth which is brightly coloured next winter
Now a top tip – bring the cut stems indoors and place them in a large vase with plenty of water.
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- Cut Cornus stems in a vase
Within a few days the new shoots start to open up and deliver a colourful display.
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- Vibrant colour of multiple cut stems in a vase
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- Fresh shoots on Cornus stems
A great way to add striking contemporary colour into your home.
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