Cornus alba 'Verpaalen3' PP36,136
First Editions® Velvet Dusk™ Dogwood offers striking four-season interest. Dark purple foliage emerges in spring and transitions to dark green in the summer months, accented by unique velvety gray undersides. In fall, purple leaves return adding to the late season interest. Upright and rounded at 5–7 feet tall and wide, it’s covered in white flowers in spring and displays vibrant red stems in winter. Bred in the Netherlands, this hardy shrub thrives in Zones 3–7, tolerates wet soils, and grows well in full sun to part shade. Low-maintenance and adaptable, Velvet Dusk™ is perfect for hedges, screens, or background plantings.
Height
5-7'
Width
5-7'
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Hardiness Zone
3-7
Heat Zone
7
Shape
Upright, rounded
Flower Color
White
Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Foliage
Dark Purple
Good for Cut Flowers
Good in Damp Soil
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pruning
Early Spring
watering
Medium To High
fertilizing
BalancedNPK
Know your zone
The colored areas show where this plant thrives. Knowing this will help you select the most appropriate plants for your zone.
Velvet Dusk™ Dogwood
Thrives in Zones 3-7
