This fast-growing and heavy blooming plant features vibrant colors and truly stands apart from many other dogwoods! First blooms are a vibrant red and will eventually develop into large, beautiful pink blooms. Botanical Name- Cornus florida ‘Franco’s Red’ Pronunciation- KOR-nus FLOR-ih-duh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 20 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 1.5″ Bloom Color- Red Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Medora Juniper – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (cardinals, bluebirds) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PD3 12 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead wood. Likes partial shade and regular watering, especially in drought. Fertilize in spring with an acid-loving plant mix. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove dead or diseased wood. Avoid heavy pruning to preserve natural shape and blooms. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for younger plants. Amend clay soil with compost for better root development. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew
