Rosy Teacups® Dogwood is a trademarked cultivar of the Cornus florida, or Flowering Dogwood, species. It is known for its unique and beautiful rosy-pink flowers that resemble teacups. The flowers bloom in the spring, typically before the leaves emerge, creating a stunning display. The Rosy Teacups® Dogwood is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that is highly valued for its ornamental appeal. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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East Asia
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Height:
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15' - 20'
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Spread:
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15' - 25'
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Spacing:
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20’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Does not have the disease or pest problems of the native dogwoods.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Beautyberry, Mahonia
IMAGES: Photoset by Wendy Cutler, (1) 20100607_5thMaple_PInkDogwood_Cutler_P1030507, (2) 20100607_5thMaple_PInkDogwood_Cutler_P1030514, (3) 20100607_5thMaple_PInkDogwood_Cutler_P1030515
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
