Overview
Cornus 'Iturraran' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Cornus, part of the Cornaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cornus 'Iturraran' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.
About
Cornus 'Iturraran' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Cornus genus, which comprises various shrubs and trees known for their small clustered flowers and sometimes vibrant young stems. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand, and it tolerates a wide pH range from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade and adaptable to exposed or sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H6. 'Iturraran' is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and wildlife gardens, with interest primarily in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cornus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Cornus 'Iturraran' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cornus 'Iturraran'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cornus 'Iturraran'?
Cornus 'Iturraran' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cornus 'Iturraran' need?
Cornus 'Iturraran' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Cornus 'Iturraran' hardy in the UK?
Cornus 'Iturraran' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Cornus 'Iturraran'?
Propagate by seed or hardwood cuttings.
More in the Cornus genus
- Cornus coreanaKorean dogwood
- Cornus florida 'Fastigiata'
- Cornus glabratabrown dogwood
- Cornus hemsleyiHemsley’s dogwood
- Cornus kousa 'Ohkan'
- Cornus kousa 'Robert'
- Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Kea'
- Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'White Fountain'Chinese dogwood 'White Fountain'