Cornus Red Rover

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Four-Season Color
Each season rivals the next for winning color on this striking native. White lacecap flowers on green foliage in spring yield to smoky purple foliage that transforms to red as fall approaches. Purple/blue berries provides autumn appeal with a finale of striking burgundy red branches in winter. Outstanding for moist sites. You’ll cheer, “Red Rover, Red Rover” when we send this beautiful shrub on over! An excellent native shrub for year-round interest and easy care. This valuable shrub adapts to difficult wet conditions and is an excellent resource for pollinators in the spring and songbirds adore the fall fruit.

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Four-Season Color
Each season rivals the next for winning color on this striking native. White lacecap flowers on green foliage in spring yield to smoky purple foliage that transforms to red as fall approaches. Purple/blue berries provides autumn appeal with a finale of striking burgundy red branches in winter. Outstanding for moist sites. You’ll cheer, “Red Rover, Red Rover” when we send this beautiful shrub on over! An excellent native shrub for year-round interest and easy care. This valuable shrub adapts to difficult wet conditions and is an excellent resource for pollinators in the spring and songbirds adore the fall fruit.

Code CORR

Patent #27,873

Plant Type Shrubs

Species obliqua

Height Tall 4-5'

Spacing Plant 5-6' apart

Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Early Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal, Acidic

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Winter Interest
  • For a Slope or Bank
  • Good for Hedge
  • Wet Site Tolerant

Cornus General Information

C. Obliqua is a stunning native that is perfectly happy in moist to often boggy sites. Great for a rain garden or a low spot that drains slowly. A valuable resource for pollinator populations and birds. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Cornus Plant Care

Prune to shape after flowering. A time release fertilizer in the spring is nice.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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