{"product_id":"garden-glow-dogwood","title":"Garden Glow Dogwood","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGlowing Gold Foliage in Summer, Red Stems in Winter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden Glow Dogwood (Cornus hessei 'Garden Glow') is a two-season standout — bright chartreuse-gold leaves light up the garden all summer, then drop to reveal warm red stems for winter color. Compact and tidy, it stays in scale where the big dogwoods sprawl, and it tolerates wet soil just as well. Whether you're brightening a shaded border in Edina, planting a small rain garden in Woodbury, or adding glow to a foundation in Maple Grove — Garden Glow brings color through the seasons to zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGarden Glow Dogwood Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCornus hessei 'Garden Glow'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDogwood, Gold-Leaf Dogwood, Garden Glow Dogwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — compact, dense, rounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade. Gold is brightest in sun; afternoon shade prevents scorch in hot spots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high. Tolerates wet soil — good for rain gardens; prefers consistent moisture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — fully hardy and reliable here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates Minnesota clay-loam and seasonally wet ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — glowing chartreuse-gold leaves all summer; bare red stems for winter color.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F. Tough and dependable in Minnesota.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately deer-resistant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClusters of creamy-white flowers in spring; warm red stems through winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGarden Glow Dogwood Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrightening shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold foliage lights up a shaded border or the base of taller trees in Edina or Minnetonka, adding glow where green shrubs recede.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo-season color in a compact size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold leaves in summer and red stems in winter on a tidy 3–5 foot plant make it easy to place in foundations and smaller beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRain gardens and wet spots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates wet soil well, suiting a rain garden or low, moist area in Woodbury or Burnsville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Garden Glow Dogwood in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window. Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May, after the ground thaws) is the second-best window, giving the shrub a full season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Garden Glow Dogwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates wet feet; give some afternoon shade in hot spots to keep the gold foliage from scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; firm gently and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3–4 feet apart for a mass or low hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a water basin to direct water to the roots; flatten it before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems. For brightest stems, remove a third of the oldest stems at the base each spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Garden Glow Dogwood in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days; keep evenly moist, especially in sunnier spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Garden Glow appreciates steady moisture — water deeply during dry spells. In a rain garden or moist spot it often needs no supplemental water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrip Irrigation in Minnesota\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf used, place emitters 12–18 inches from the crown and keep the root zone moist. Always winterize the system — blow out the lines before freeze and shut timers off by early October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the gold leaves scorch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn hot, dry, full-sun spots they can; a bit of afternoon shade and steady moisture keep the foliage fresh and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep the stems red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe youngest stems are reddest. Remove about a third of the oldest stems at the base each spring to keep bright young growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact 3–5 feet — much tidier than the big red-twigs, with the bonus of gold summer foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — like other shrub dogwoods it tolerates wet soil, suiting rain gardens and low, moist spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArctic Fire Dogwood — a compact native red-twig with green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory Halo Dogwood — a variegated dogwood with red winter stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Garden Glow Dogwood Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a glowing mass or low informal hedge, space Garden Glow 3.5 feet on center (within the body's 3–4 ft spacing) so the rounded mounds knit together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (3.5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11–12 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a shaded border accent or small rain garden, plant a group of 3 in a triangle at 3.5-foot spacing; a single plant fills a 5-foot circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGarden Glow Dogwood Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of creamy-white flowers open as the chartreuse-gold foliage unfurls; remove a third of the oldest stems now for the brightest winter color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The glowing gold foliage is at full strength, lighting up shaded borders where green shrubs disappear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves drop to reveal the warm red stems just as the rest of the garden fades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare red stems shine against snow — the second season of the two-season show, hardy to -40°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Rain-Garden \/ Wet-Soil   ✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arctic-fire-dogwood\"\u003eArctic Fire Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — compact native red-twig whose green summer foliage sets off Garden Glow's gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ivory-halo-dogwood\"\u003eIvory Halo Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — variegated cream-and-green leaves and red winter stems for a three-dogwood color study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/first-editions-neon-burst-dogwood\"\u003eFirst Editions Neon Burst Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — another gold-leaf dogwood, slightly larger, to scale the glow up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/first-editions-fiber-optics-buttonbush\"\u003eFirst Editions Fiber Optics Buttonbush\u003c\/a\u003e — a native wet-soil companion for the same rain garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Garden Glow Dogwood Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Garden Glow for morning-sun or part-shade beds, rain gardens, and low moist spots where you want gold summer foliage and red winter stems on a tidy 3–5 foot plant. It's not a fit for hot, dry, full-sun corners without irrigation — the gold foliage scorches when it dries out — and deer protection is wise in high-pressure neighborhoods since it's only moderately resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54308451615025,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54308451647793,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/garden-glow-dogwood.jpg?v=1779567570","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/garden-glow-dogwood","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}