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pink dogwood varieties

Searching for the most stunning pink dogwood varieties to transform your garden? Pink dogwoods offer an unforgettable spring floral display, handsome foliage, and provide year-round interest with their beautiful structure and luminous red berries. Whether you’re refreshing an existing garden or starting from scratch, choosing the right pink dogwood variety can add both elegance and value to your landscape.

Cornus 'Spring Song' rose-pink flowers.

Cornus florida 'Spring Song'

Cornus florida 'Spring Song' is a deciduous shrub grown for its colourful flowering in spring. At this time, masses of showy, rose-pink flowers are borne just as the foliage emerges. The glossy, young leaves are green with bronze overtones and quickly age to become dark green. They develop colourful orange, red, and dark purple tones before falling in autumn. It grows with a rounded habit to about 3 m tall and the same wide. Cornus 'Spring Song' is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around outdoor living areas, used to border an entrance, maintained in a courtyard garden, or included in cottage gardens.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Deutzia Compact Pink (Compact Pink Deutzia)

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Deutzia Compact Pink grows with an upright, rounded habit and produces sprays of delicate, pink and white flowers through spring. These are held among the gently arching stems which support the deep green foliage as it grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide. Deutzia Compact Pink is well suited to cottage gardens, container growing, adding to mixed plantings, or using as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
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Pieris Pink Delight (Lily Of The Valley Shrub Pieris japonica)

Pieris Pink Delight is an attractive shrub grown for both its foliage and flowers. This compact, rounded shrub produces pink buds that open into...

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A Cornus controversa (Giant Dogwood) specimen tree.
Cornus controversa

Cornus controversa, commonly known as the Giant Dogwood, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that features lush foliage that emerges mid-green in...

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Cornus 'Stokes Pink' elegant pink flowers.
Cornus 'Stokes Pink'

Cornus 'Stokes Pink' is a deciduous shrub grown for its colourful flowering in spring. At this time, masses of showy, two-tone pink flowers are borne...

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Helleborus Pink Hybrid (Hellebore)

Helleborus Pink Hybrid is a beautiful winter-flowering perennial offering blooms in shades of soft to deep pink. It flowers from mid to late winter...

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Bergenia 'Pink Snow Cloud' (Heart Leaf Bergenia)

Bergenia Pink Snow Cloud is grown for its lush foliage and pretty flowers. The leaves are large and arranged as a somewhat flat rosette. They tend to...

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Loropetalum 'China Pink' ground cover plant with purple foliage.
Loropetalum 'China Pink'

Loropetalum 'China Pink' produces fragrant, pink flowers in winter, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage is oval, rich purple, and held...

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Abutilon hot pink: A vibrant pink flower with delicate petals and green leaves, adding a pop of color to any garden or floral arrangement.
Abutilon Hot Pink

Abutilon Hot Pink, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features showy, bright pink, lantern-shaped flowers. The...

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Cornus alba 'Sibirica' new spring foliage with white flowers.
Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’, commonly known as Siberian Dogwood, is a striking deciduous shrub ideal for New Zealand gardens. It is prized for its vivid...

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Ajuga 'Pink Elf' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery featuring with elegant spikes carrying pink flowers.
Ajuga 'Pink Elf'

Ajuga 'Pink Elf' is a charming ground cover that brings soft pink flower spikes and compact, vibrant foliage to NZ gardens. This petite and hardy...

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Callistemon 'Candy Floss' (Pink Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Candy Floss' is a delightful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring into summer. The...

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Cornus 'Eddies White Wonder' white flowers held on trailing stems.
Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'

Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' is a deciduous dogwood tree renowned for its impressive spring blossoms and vibrant autumn foliage. This hybrid...

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Hypoestes 'Splash Pink' plant in a pot and featuring elegant, pink leaves.
Hypoestes 'Splash Pink'

Hypoestes 'Splash Pink' is a vibrant foliage plant valued for its bright green leaves heavily splashed with pink markings. This compact and colourful...

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Callistemon 'Hot Pink' (Pink Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Hot Pink' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its eye catching hot pink bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring into summer...

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Escallonia 'Pink Elle'

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Michelia 'Paton Pink' flowers on a stem.
Michelia 'Paton Pink'

Michelia 'Paton Pink' is a stunning evergreen tree known for its profusion of fragrant, blush pink flowers in early spring. The blossoms appear among...

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Geum 'Pink Petticoats'

Geum 'Pink Petticoats' is a delightful perennial that produces soft pink ruffled flowers over a long flowering season, adding gentle colour and charm...

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Hydrangea 'Saxon Pink Maiden' pink and cream flower head with dark green foliage.
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Tabebuia rosea tree with masses of pink flowers.
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Cistus Pink Ice (Pink Rock Rose)

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Cornus florida 'Spring Song'

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What Makes Pink Dogwood Varieties Special?

Pink dogwoods stand out among other ornamental trees for their soft, layered petals in shades of blush, rose, and even deep pink. These varieties are prized for their long bloom period in spring, lovely summer form, and their autumn display of red and orange foliage. Their adaptability to New Zealand gardens, compact habit, and wildlife-friendly nature make pink dogwoods a preferred choice for contemporary and cottage gardens alike.

Top Pink Dogwood Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

One outstanding selection is Cornus florida 'Spring Song'. This pink dogwood variety is cherished for its vivid pink bracts that appear boldly in early spring before the foliage unfolds. 'Spring Song' shows excellent form, growing as a small flowering tree perfect for smaller gardens or as a feature in a mixed border. Its disease resistance and adaptability make it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and ease.

Other pink-flowered decisions extend beyond dogwoods. For those interested in adding more shades of pink to their garden palette, Deutzia Compact Pink (Compact Pink Deutzia), Abutilon Hot Pink, Pieris Pink Delight (Lily Of The Valley Shrub Pieris japonica), and Correa Pink Bells (Pink Correa) are excellent companion shrubs to enhance the seasonal interest around your pink dogwoods.

How to Grow Pink Dogwoods

Most pink dogwood varieties thrive in well-drained, humus-rich soils with some shelter from the harshest sun and wind. They appreciate consistent moisture, particularly when establishing. A lightly filtered light situation, such as dappled shade beneath high trees, mirrors their native environment and helps produce the best floral display. Mulching annually and watching for root competition can keep your pink dogwood thriving for years to come.

Creating a Stunning Pink-Inspired Garden

Why stop at just one pink dogwood variety? Layer your garden design by pairing your dogwood with other pink-blooming shrubs. Cornus florida 'Spring Song' can be teamed with the airy blossoms of Deutzia Compact Pink (Compact Pink Deutzia) for a cloud-like effect in spring. Add Abutilon Hot Pink or Pieris Pink Delight (Lily Of The Valley Shrub Pieris japonica) for long-lasting blooms, or introduce Correa Pink Bells (Pink Correa) for hummingbird appeal and extended flowering through autumn and winter.

Embracing these pink dogwood varieties and their companion plants will ensure your garden is an ever-evolving tapestry of pinks, attracting butterflies, birds, and plenty of admiration. Whether as a focal tree or woven into a woodland border, pink dogwoods promise beauty in every season.


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