Cornus Kousa Venus 6 Litre Pot

Cornus kousa ‘Venus’ – Flowering Dogwood
Stunning Spring Blossom & Year-Round Elegance

The Cornus kousa 'Venus' is a breathtaking deciduous ornamental tree, renowned for its exceptionally large, creamy-white flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. This standout variety of flowering dogwood combines show-stopping beauty with seasonal interest, making it a prized specimen for borders, lawns, or as a focal point in the garden.

‘Venus’ is especially noted for its huge floral bracts, often reaching up to 15cm across, and its neat, layered branching habit that creates an elegant, architectural form.

Key Features

• Flowers: Masses of spectacular, creamy-white bracts in late spring/early summer

• Foliage: Rich green summer leaves turn vibrant red to purple in autumn

• Fruit: Decorative red strawberry-like berries in late summer (non-edible)

• Form: Graceful, upright tree with a rounded, layered shape

• Height & Spread: 3–5 metres over 10–15 years

Perfect For

• Focal points in lawns or garden borders

• Cottage, woodland, or Japanese-style gardens

• Pairing with spring bulbs and underplanting

• Adding long-season interest with blossom, berries, and autumn colour

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK climates

• Maintenance: Minimal – prune only if shaping is required

Why Choose Cornus kousa ‘Venus’?

• One of the most floriferous and showy dogwood varieties

• Spectacular spring bloom with large, showy flower bracts

• Offers multi-season interest – flowers, fruit, and vibrant autumn colour

• Elegant shape perfect for specimen planting

• Low-maintenance and hardy

The Cornus kousa ‘Venus’ brings an extraordinary burst of beauty to the garden, with flowers that rival magnolias and autumn colour that enhances any planting scheme. A stunning, reliable choice for year-round garden appeal.

Cornus Kousa Venus 6 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.