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Cornus florida Red Pygmy® PP15219

Scientific Name: Cornus florida f. rubra 'Rutnut'

Also Known As

  • Cornus florida 'Red Pygmy'
  • Red Pygmy® Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Cornus florida Red Pygmy® PP15219 plant details

Cornus florida Red Pygmy® PP15219 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus florida Red Pygmy® PP15219

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida Red Pygmy® PP15219

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This dwarf shrub comes from Elwin Orten. C. florida ‘Red Pygmy’ only gets 5-6’ and is covered with red pink flowers.

Gardening facts about Cornus florida Red Pygmy® PP15219 plant

How to Grow Cornus florida Red Pygmy® PP15219

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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