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Cornus kousa 'China Girl' AGM

Cornus kousa 'China Girl' AGM

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Flowering Month:
June
Flower Colour:
White & Cream
Height After 10 Years:
200-400cm
Scent:
Not Scented
Interesting Foliage:
Yes
Hardiness:
To -15 °C
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3 litre
£35.95
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12 litre
Available stock: 2
£84.95
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The 12 litre plants sit at approximaltey 160-175cm not including the pot. They will come via Parcel Force on a 48 hour delivery due to their height or they can be collected directly from the nursery.

A choice strong growing 'dogwood', with a profusion of lovely white flower bracts in June. Excellent autumn colours. Best in full sun. Height 2 - 4 metres in 10 years. Grow in acid or neutral soils.

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"My Cornus is growing well and has some lovely leaf buds showing. "
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"Excellent plant delivered in sound packaging. Look forward to seeing it grow over the years. "
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"Very quick delivery received in excellent condition "
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"A well packaged, healthy plant received. Delivery was prompt and I will definitely use this nursery again. Thankyou."
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"A well packaged, healthy plant received. Delivery was prompt and I will definitely use this nursery again. Thankyou."
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"Arrived in good condition, nice strong healthy plant"
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"Arrived securely packed and in excellent condition. Now safely planted and showing signs of growth."
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"Excellent healthy plant, I'm delighted with it. "
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Good to know

We offer a range of our favourite plants which associate well with rhododendrons. They all like similar growing conditions – moist acidic soil and dappled shade. Some of these are featured in our garden at Crosswater Farm, and often create plenty of interest and enquiries. Many are fairly rare and are unavailable elsewhere, but deserve to be better known.

All require good moist acidic soil with a high organic content, planted with good ericaceous compost. For a guide to plant spacing, use the height we give in 10 years as a guide to the distance between each plant. Plant no deeper than the top of the rootball, and dig in plenty of good ericaceous compost around the sides. A teaspoon of slow release feed is sufficient for a 3 litre plant, rising to a small handful for a mature plant.



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The Basics

Ideal soil

Acidic soil, good organic content, pH 4.5-6.0. Inkarho range of rhododendrons will tolerate soils up to pH7.5

Sun or Shade

Light dappled shade is best for most varieties.

Shelter

Refer to hardiness rating. Give young plants protection.

Site Selection

Avoid close to trees, roots, invasive weeds, walls, hot patios, dry banks and waterlogged soils. Do not use weed matting or stone mulch.

Plant spacing

Use the height shown in 10 years as a guide to the distance between each plant. Allow room for plant to fill out. If planting closer for instant impact, be prepared to move plants after a few years.

Compost

  • 3 litre pot, dig in 10-20 litres of ericaceous compost.
  • 7.5 litre pot, dig in 20-30 litres of ericaceous compost.
  • 70-80cm specimen, dig in 60 litres of ericaceous compost.
  • 100-120cm specimen, dig in 120 litres of ericaceous compost.

Planting depth

Plant high in the ground, with the top of the rootball visible.

Feeding

Slow-release ericaceous feed recommended in March and straight after flowering.

Mulch

Recommended every few years.

Water

The key ingredient! Keep moist all season, especially the critical time at end of June for flower bud initiation. Tap water is better than no water. Heavy dose at least once per week in dry weather.

Drainage

Ensure good drainage in winter, especially with yellow flowering varieties. Avoid waterlogged sites.

Pruning

Rhododendrons and Camellias: Not normally required. Tidy wayward shoots after flowering.

Evergreen azaleas and Bloombux can be clipped into a low hedge.

Magnolias and Acers: Formative pruning when young to shape into a tree or bush.

Deadheading

Remove old flower-heads, particularly on young or weak plants.

For further advice see here

Size Guide

Size guide

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