pink and white swirled bracts

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  1. callai

    callai Member Maple Society

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    I saw a small dogwood at a show last week and didn't write down the name of it. It was so unusual looking. The bracts were large and swirled pink & white. Sound familiar to anyone?
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Cornus florida 'Rubra', maybe?
     
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    Thanks, but I don't think it's Rubra. The bracts are more white with the pink 'stirred' in. It's a beautiful tree.
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Maybe check out Cornus kousa 'Satomi'.
     
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    callai Member Maple Society

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    I spoke to someone who was at the show and was told it is a Pink Flame. I haven't found a picture to confirm, but a description says " lovely white brushed with pink" so I'm going with Pink Flame. Thank you so much for your suggestions.
     

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