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VIBURNUM carlesii 'Aurora'
Commonly known as Korean spice viburnum

Reddish in bud, white flowers tinted pink
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousOvate, irregularly toothed, dark-green leaves often turning red in autumn.
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White
Tinted pink -
Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a 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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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, bushy shrub. Produces flowers 1cm (½in) across in domed, terminal cymes to 8cm (3in) across, followed by ellipsoid, red fruit 6mm (¼in) long, ripening to black
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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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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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