Sgt. Pepper DogwoodSgt. Pepper dogwood has extremely eye catching leaves, no matter what time it is in the growing season. In spring, it emerges pink and green, softens to white and green for summer, and blazes to hot pink margins and deep burgundy centers for fall. Best growth occurs in moist soils, even wet spots like by a rain garden or next to a body of water. However, its fairly adaptable and will perform well in most soil and even through bits of drought once it