Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The environment will thank you for planting the Red Rover Silky Dogwood! This dogwood is one that will give you a show in the summer and fall! The flowers that bloom in the summer are loved and valued by pollinators. Songbirds love the fall fruit! It will adapt to the most difficult conditions and still bring beautiful colors.
The foliage of the Red Rover Silky Dogwood start being as green in the summer and change to a rich red in the fall. The crisp white flowers begin to bloom in the late spring, and they are followed by fruit that is loved by birds. Native to North America, the Red Rover Silky Dogwood grows to a height of forty-eight to sixty inches and has a spread of forty-eight to sixty inches. Plant in any landscape for a beautiful addition. This dogwood will do well with mass planting and is a perfect thriller plant for containers.
Red Rover Silky Dogwood Care
Wherever you chose to plant your Red Rover Silky Dogwood it is sure to thrive. Wet soils aren’t a problem for this dogwood. It is adaptable to all soils and PH levels. Plant in full sun to part shade ensuring it receives minimum 4 hours of sun per day. Pruning is not necessary. If desired, trim to shape after flowering is finished. Controlled release fertilizer should be applied in the spring.
Red Rover Silky Dogwood Spacing
When mass planting be sure to space your Red Rover Silky Dogwood at minimum 60” inches. Proper spacing is imperative to the health of your plant and its root system.
Interesting Fact(s) - The Red Rover dogwood often bloom again in the fall, although the main bloom time is early summer.
Red Rover® Silky Dogwood Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 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 Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 4-5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-5 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Late Winter to 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
- Foliage Description
- Green & Red
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Red Rover® Silky Dogwood
- Also Known As
- Swamp Dogwood
- Botanical Name
- Red Rover Cornus obliqua 'Powell Gardens' USPP 27,873
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Deciduous
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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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