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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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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin, Japan -
DeciduousHeart-shaped, tapered, deeply veined leaves
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White
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Lacecap
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenTown gardenWoodland garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Viburnum - Growing Guide