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  • VIBURNUM plicatum 'Watanabe'
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    VIBURNUM plicatum 'Watanabe'

    Commonly known as Japanese snowball

    Small white lacecap flowers borne freely and continuously
     
    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin, Japan
    • Deciduous
      Heart-shaped, tapered, deeply veined leaves
    • White
    • Lacecap
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5m (5ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
      Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
      Woodland garden
    • Pruning group
      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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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