Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Ragin' Red™ Flowering Dogwood, or Cornus Florida Ragin' Red™, is a flowering dogwood that is sure to catch anyone’s attention. In late spring, on bare branches, the flower buds open in a stunning display of large, merlot-colored bracts with charming greenish-yellow flowers in the center. When the spring showcase ends, the foliage on this gorgeous tree emerges first as scarlet, next as green, then deepens into dark burgundy. It produces traditional, red, dogwood berries that are a desired food source for wildlife, while at the same time, dazzling with beautiful fall colors. It is a newer variety of Dogwood, and can be compared to Cherokee Chief.
Ragin' Red™ grows from 15 to 20 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide. Native to North America, it can thrive in a wide variety of conditions. Wildlife and songbirds love Ragin' Red™ with its up-right spreading branches. It can be used in many ways, even as a foundation tree in a planter. You can add a bright swath of color to existing woodlands, or edge a row of evergreen trees for shelterbelts.
Ragin' Red™ Flowering Dogwood Care
Ragin' Red™ Flowering Dogwood is easy to grow. It should be planted in a protected area that at least receives morning sun. It can handle full sun if planted in areas where high temperatures don’t persist. In areas with higher temperatures, afternoon shade is recommended. Dogwoods grow best in neutral to slightly acidic soil. Maintain consistent moisture levels throughout the year, especially after planting and during the summer heat. To aid in establishment and water retention, add 3 inches of mulch under the tree after planting. Fertilizing is unnecessary in rich, fertile soils.
Your Ragin' Red™ Flowering Dogwood does not have to be pruned. If you would like to shape your tree, or remove any dead or crossing branches, do so after flowering has ceased for the season. Do not deadhead your dogwood.
Ragin' Red™ Flowering Dogwood Spacing
Ragin' Red™ Dogwoods should be spaced 15 to 25 feet between trees. If you want to plant them next to a border or wall make sure you space out 10 to 12 feet from the object. Companion plants underneath dogwoods should be plants that are shade tolerant and grow low to the ground.
Ragin' Red™ Flowering Dogwood Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Part Sun (3-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 20-25 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 20-25 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Upright, Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Deep Red
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Red
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Ragin' Red™ Flowering Dogwood
- Botanical Name
- CORNUS FLORIDA 'RAGIN' RED'
- Plant Type
- Tree
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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