Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' is one of the most striking winter-interest shrubs available for UK gardens. Renowned for its spectacular stem colour, this deciduous dogwood displays a breathtaking gradient of golden yellow at the base, transitioning through warm orange tones to vivid flame red at the tips. This fiery display is at its most intense during the winter months when the leaves have fallen, bringing warmth and colour to an otherwise dormant garden.

During the growing season, 'Midwinter Fire' produces fresh green oval leaves that provide an attractive backdrop in borders and mixed plantings. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small creamy-white flowers appear, followed by small dark berries in autumn that are enjoyed by birds. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms to rich shades of orange and red before falling to reveal those celebrated colourful stems.

This versatile, fully hardy shrub thrives in a range of garden settings, from mixed borders and woodland edges to waterside plantings and winter-themed gardens. For the most vibrant stem colour, plant in a position that receives good sunlight and hard prune one-third of the oldest stems back to ground level each spring. This encourages vigorous new growth, which produces the brightest winter colour.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot, ready for planting in your garden.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'


• Common Names: Midwinter Fire Dogwood, Red Stem Dogwood, Winter Fire Dogwood


• Classification: Deciduous Shrub


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 2.5m × 2.5m (can be maintained smaller with regular pruning)


• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy Deciduous Shrub with Multi-Stemmed Form


• Perfect for: Borders, Winter Gardens, Woodland Edges, Waterside Plantings, Mass Planting


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (small creamy-white flower clusters)


• Fruiting Season: Autumn (small dark berries, attractive to birds)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade (best stem colour in full sun)


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Most Soil Types Including Clay


• Attracts: Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife


• Type: Fully Hardy Deciduous Shrub


• Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -20°C (RHS H6)


• Foliage: Fresh Green Oval Leaves, Turning Orange-Red in Autumn


• Winter Interest: Outstanding Stem Colour – Yellow, Orange & Flame Red


• Pruning: Hard prune one-third of oldest stems to ground level in early spring for best stem colour


• RHS Award: Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

What's Included: 1 x Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' plant supplied in a 3 litre pot.

Notes: This listing is for the Midwinter Fire variety, prized for its exceptional multi-toned winter stem display ranging from golden yellow through orange to fiery red.