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VIBURNUM fragrans
(Syn. farreri) - pale pink scented flowers on bare stems
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Deciduous - oval, 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) -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Tall Shrub - erect 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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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - 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 -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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3m (10ft)
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2.5m (8ft) |
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