Dogwood - Sgt Pepper - 8"

The Dogwood - Sgt. Pepper (Cornus alba 'Sgt. Pepper') is a striking ornamental shrub known for its vibrant foliage, rosy-pink flower clusters, and vivid red stems that bring four-season interest to any garden. In spring, fresh green foliage emerges with a touch of red, followed by attractive pink blooms. As fall approaches, the leaves turn fiery shades of red and orange, while winter reveals its signature bright red stems that contrast beautifully against snow.

A newer and more colorful variety of red-twig dogwood, Sgt. Pepper is compact, easy to grow, and ideal for adding long-lasting structure and color to borders, hedges, or foundation plantings.

Key Features:

Rosy-pink flowers followed by ornamental white berries.

Bright red stems provide dramatic winter interest.

Compact, mounded form—great for smaller gardens and mass plantings.

Eye-catching red-orange fall foliage.

Cold-hardy (zones 3–7) and low maintenance.

Deer-resistant and tolerant of wet or poor soils.

Care Instructions:

Sunlight: Performs best in full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Adapts to most soils, including clay and moist or poorly drained areas.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first season; tolerates wet sites when established.

Pruning: Prune in early spring to encourage vibrant new stem color and shape.

Fertilization: Use a general-purpose shrub fertilizer in early spring if needed.

Maintenance: Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weed growth.