Cornus sericea Firedance™ ('Bailadeline')
Firedance™ Dogwood (Red-stem Dogwood)
- Category: Shrub
- Breeder: First Editions
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:4-5 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Red Shades
Firedance™ is a compact variety of dogwood with white flowers in spring followed by pretty white berries that are attractive to birds. It is tolerant of moist conditions and suitable for rain gardens. It is also good on slopes to hold soil in place. The foliage turns a nice red-purple color in fall, giving multi-season interest.
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Foliage Color
• Green
• Red
Maintenance and Care
• Low Maintenance
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Flower Color
• White
Programs
• First Editions
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Mounding
• Round
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
• Wet Soil/Wetlands
• Water Garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus sericea 'Firedance™'
Grow in a sunny location with average to moist soil. If pruning is needed, prune to size in early spring before new growth. Fertilize yearly with a balanced fertilizer.