Cornus florida 'Daybreak'

Flowering dogwood

 

This Cornus florida cultivar blossoms in spring with white bracts. The most striking aspect of this plant, however, are the white-edged leaves. These give the plant a decorative look throughout the blossoming season. The 'Daybreak' grows very well for a multi-colored Cornus. In autumn, the leaves color the same way as the rest of the species, but because of its white-edged leaves the plant almost seems to be on fire. These characteristics make it a real eye-catcher in your garden. Taking care of the 'Daybreak' is the same as for the rest of the species and the plant is completely winterproof. 

 

 

    

Cornus florida 'Daybreak' left fall colors, right bloom