VIBURNUM fragrans
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VIBURNUM fragrans
(Syn. farreri) - pale pink scented flowers on bare stems
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
AGM as syn. V. farreri. In mild weather will flower in autumn, late winter and early spring. Wildlife plant - birds and insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Northern China -
DeciduousOval, toothed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, bronze when young, turning red-purple in autumn.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubErect shrub. Produces tubular flowers 1cm (½in) long in dense terminal and lateral clusters to 5cm (2in) across, followed by spherical, bright red fruit 5mm (¼in) long.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
