Constellation Dogwood® Rutcan - Hybrid White Dogwood Easy to Grow [3] NC State Extension Gardener

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Its compact stature and long blooming period make it an exceptional front-of-border selection

so hard pruning in late winter encourages vigorous fresh growth and a strong flush of bloom

This native species proves particularly valuable in pollinator gardens and wildlife landscapes where its nectar-rich flowers provide crucial early-season food sources for migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds returning to northern breeding grounds

Constellation Dogwood® Rutcan - Hybrid White Dogwood Easy to Grow [3] NC State Extension GardenerIn late spring, when you think the dogwood show has ended, Constellation steps onto the stage with an encore performance that bridges the gap between our native flowering dogwood and its Asian cousin. This Rutgers hybrid produces an absolute profusion of large, pristine white bractseach "flower" measuring 4 to 5 inches acrossthat literally weigh down the branches with their abundance. The bracts are well spaced rather than overlapping, creating an