Cornus 'Elegantissima'

Cornus 'Elegantissima'Cornus alba Elegantissima is a low maintenance deciduous shrub with an upright, bushy habit. In the summer, its foliage flaunts a fresh, bright green with cream coloured variegation on the outside of the leaves come autumn, they turn a gorgeous variety of orange and red hues before dropping. After shedding the leaves, itll reveal striking red coloured branches for an attractive winter appearance. From May to June, you can expect to see the plant grow

or eaten individually

wispy cotton candy clusters

and suit a sunny border for a beautiful

you’ll know the season is changing when the leaves start to turn a fiery shade of orange as Autumn descends

The foliage contrasts well against their elegant

Acanthus White Lips is well-suited to small spaces and urban gardens

dark green foliage that clumps beneath tall stems which carry clusters of deep purple flowers in Summer with even deeper purple

Any partially shaded area will see the japonica thrive in both colour and growth as time goes on

All it needs is to be watered regularly during dry spells of weather

its foliage flaunts a fresh

and they can be eaten fresh

it will become very low maintenance and survive periods of drought