Overview
Cornus 'Saudade' is a bushy, matforming, suckering shrubs in the genus Cornus, part of the Cornaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cornus 'Saudade' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6, H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Cornus 'Saudade' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Cornus genus, which comprises a range of shrubs and trees known for their compact flower clusters and sometimes striking young stems. This bushy, matforming, and suckering shrub thrives in fertile, well-drained soils under full sun or partial shade. It is hardy in UK conditions (H6, H7) and suitable for various garden settings including cottage gardens, wildlife areas, and hedging. 'Saudade' offers seasonal interest in spring and summer, fitting well into flower borders and informal planting schemes.
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, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6, H7
Plant details
Cornus 'Saudade' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Matforming, Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cornus 'Saudade'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Division, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cornus 'Saudade'?
Cornus 'Saudade' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cornus 'Saudade' need?
Cornus 'Saudade' 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 'Saudade' hardy in the UK?
Cornus 'Saudade' 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 'Saudade'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Division, Layering.
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'