Cornus Canadensis - Canadian Dogwood Ground Cover
Cornus canadensis, also known as Canadian dogwood, is a stunning ground cover with glossy green leaves and charming white flowers. This versatile plant thrives in shady gardens and grows low, creating a lush carpet effect. It's an excellent choice for achieving a natural look while attracting butterflies and bees. With its evergreen qualities, it keeps your garden vibrant year-round. Perfect for gardens, parks, or as an addition to borders!
Product Specifications
This bulk pack contains 48 individual Cornus canadensis plants, each supplied in a 9cm diameter growing pot. Plants arrive at heights between 10-25cm, ready for immediate planting. The Canadian dogwood is a low-maintenance perennial that spreads naturally to form dense ground coverage.
Growing Conditions and Care
Cornus canadensis performs best in partial to full shade conditions with moist, acidic soil. This woodland native prefers cool, humid environments and establishes well under tree canopies or in shaded border areas. Once established, the plants require minimal intervention and naturally suppress weeds through their spreading growth habit.
Garden Applications
The white flowers appear in late spring to early summer, creating striking contrast against the glossy foliage. Following the blooms, bright red berries develop in autumn, adding seasonal interest. The evergreen leaves maintain garden color throughout winter months. This ground cover works exceptionally well in woodland gardens, shaded rockeries, and as underplanting for shrubs and trees.
Wildlife Benefits
The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators during the growing season. The autumn berries provide food sources for birds and small wildlife, supporting garden biodiversity.
About Our Plants
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
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Typical Delivery Times
- Austria — 1-5 days
- Belgium — 1-3 days
- Bulgaria — 1-9 days
- Croatia — 1-7 days
- Czechia — 1-6 days
- Denmark — 1-6 days
- Estonia — 1-7 days
- Finland — 1-8 days
- France — 1-4 days
- Germany — 1-4 days
- Greece — 1-10 days
- Hungary — 1-6 days
- Ireland — 1-5 days
- Italy — 1-6 days
- Latvia — 1-8 days
- Lithuania — 1-7 days
- Luxembourg — 1-4 days
- Netherlands — 1-3 days
- Poland — 1-5 days
- Portugal — 1-6 days
- Romania — 1-8 days
- Slovakia — 1-6 days
- Slovenia — 1-5 days
- Spain — 1-5 days
- Sweden — 1-7 days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.