Hardy Shrub
FROM £12.99
Unusual dark foliage and all-round interest
Green leaves in spring develop to dark purple/black by autumn
Stunning red stems in winter
Height Up to 1.5m (5ft)
Spread Up to 1.5m (5ft)
Hardy Shrub
hedgescottage gardenswildlife gardenslow maintenance gardenspecimen plant
sun or semi shade
The darkest Cornus, ‘Nightfall’ offers all-year interest with colourful foliage throughout the growing season plus striking winter stems. The foliage of Cornus alba ‘Nightfall’ is dark green in spring but gradually deepens to dark purple, becoming almost black by autumn. The undersides of the leaf have a silvery-grey sheen that forms a striking contrast with the dark foliage and rich red stems. In autumn, the leaves deliver a stunning display of autumn colour before falling to reveal a slender framework of deep red stems that provide interest throughout winter. This easy-to-grow shrub makes a fine background specimen for a mixed border where its foliage can be used to highlight flower colours. It also looks stunning grown in groups, especially reflected in water. With a fast-growing, upright habit, it serves as an excellent hedging plant. Height and spread: 1.5m (5ft).
Show Codes
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KF9932)
1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant (KH9695)
3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KF9933)
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH3765)
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Caution: irritant to skin and eyes,harmful if eaten
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