- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 6 Feet
- Mature Spread 6 - 8 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 7
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
Colorful stems and changing variegated foliage make the Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood a winner for all seasons. Also known as Cornus alba 'Verpaalen2', this dogwood’s foliage emerges green and white with a pink tinge before it turns a stunning burgundy-pink in the fall. If that wasn’t enough, it produces dainty white flowers on burgundy stems in spring as well. With a final height of 6 feet, the Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood provides a great backdrop for other plants.
Tough and winter hardy down to zone 3, the Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood is easy to grow and care for. Good deer resistance means that it is a great choice for areas where Bambi and friends roam freely. It is a tall, deciduous shrub with an upright form, which works well at the back of a border or as a mass planting.
Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood Care
The Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood can be successfully grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of moist soil types but prefers moist and well-drained soil. Regular irrigation is needed until Sgt. Pepper™ is fully established. Once established, watering is only needed when rainfall is scarce. Although not strictly necessary, you can apply a shrub fertilizer in early spring or mulch annually to give it a boost.
Pruning is not generally not required; however, the best stem color is produced on 1 to 2-year-old wood. For the brightest stems, prune out one-third of the oldest wood every year in late winter.
Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood Spacing
When fully grown, the Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood can hit 4 to 6 feet high and 6 to 8 feet across. A spacing of 72 - 96 Inches is recommended depending on how tightly you want the shrubs to grow.
Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Spacing: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: White Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Sgt. Pepper Dogwood |
| Other Name(s): Dogwood |
| Scientific Name: Cornus alba 'Verpaalen2' |
- SKU:
- CORSP123
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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Summer
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