Cornus x ‘Rosy Teacups’
Hybrid Flowering Dogwood - Rosy Teacups®
A lovely, Hybrid Flowering Dogwood. Produces pink 3″+ bracts (flowers) which cup upwards. The deepness of pink colouration is dependent on spring temperature. Glossy dark green foliage turns various shades of red during fall. Orange-red fruit can also be seen during fall. Grows 23′ high by 25′ wide.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5, 6 |
Origin
Hybrid seedling resulting from 3 generations of back crosses: ((((Cornus kousa x Cornus nuttallii 'Goldspot') x Cornus kousa 'Rosea') x unnamed Cornus kousa seedling) x Cornus kousa 'Rosabella'). Developed by Rutgers University before 1996.
Synonymous
Cornus x 'KN144-2'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done in the spring right after the flowers finish. Do not trim summer or afterwards as, you will be removing next springs flower buds.
Patented: USPP#26211
