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5-7
11 - 13.1 feet
Late Spring, Early Summer
Full Sun, Partial Shade
5-6 FT
| Size/Grade | What It Is | Who It’s For |
|---|---|---|
| Own Root & Jumbo Own Root | Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. | Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit. |
| Premium WOW!® Roots | Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. | Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments. |
| Fortuniana Rootstock | A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. | Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter. |
| Jumbo WOW!® Roots | An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. | Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden. |
Summer Fun Kousa Dogwood gives you more ways to enjoy your landscape from spring through fall. Its green leaves edged in bright white bring a crisp, clean look that stands out even when the tree is not in bloom. When new growth emerges with a pink edge, the display feels even more lively. In late spring, white flower bracts add another layer of beauty, and when cooler weather arrives, the foliage shifts again to radiant shades of red, orange and pink. With a broad upright form, growth of 6-12 inches per year, and Zone 5 hardiness, this is a tree that adds steady value without being hard to place. It grows in sun to part shade, giving you useful flexibility when planning your garden.
Keeps the landscape looking bright even between blooms
Some trees shine for one short moment, then fade into the background. Summer Fun gives you more than a brief seasonal highlight. Its variegated foliage keeps the plant looking fresh and eye-catching long after spring has passed. The bright white leaf margins help light up planting areas, which can make nearby shrubs, perennials and evergreens look even better.
Delivers color in more than one season
This is the kind of tree that keeps giving you something to enjoy. In late spring, white flower bracts provide a soft, elegant accent against the foliage. As the season moves on, the leaves continue to carry the look of the plant. Then in fall, cooler temperatures bring out radiant red, orange and pink tones. That extended color interest helps your landscape feel more finished and rewarding over a longer stretch of the year.
Fits into everyday garden plans with ease
Summer Fun grows 6-12 inches per year, so it develops at a steady, manageable pace. Its broad upright form gives you structure and presence without feeling awkward or overly rigid. That makes it useful as a focal point, a specimen near the home, or part of a mixed planting where you want dependable shape as well as color.
Offers more placement options
Because it grows in sun to part shade, Summer Fun gives you added flexibility when choosing the right location. For many gardeners, that means an easier time finding the perfect spot.
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
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5-7
11 - 13.1 feet
Late Spring, Early Summer
Full Sun, Partial Shade
5-6 FT
We partner with expert horticulturalists who optimize our varieties for traits like uniqueness, fragrance, flavor and size.
From our 1,200-acre farm on the coast of Lake Michigan, our gardeners hand-prep and hand-package every plant to quick-ship right to your door.
At Spring Hill, we’re diligent about treating our plants with the utmost care--and have been for more than 175 years.
Each variety we offer is expertly cultivated to delight, inspire, and beautify your home. You'll find plants here you won't find anywhere else!
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