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VIBURNUM tinus
Commonly known as Laurustinus
Compact growing evergreen shrub with white flowers in winter and spring followed by blue-black fruits
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Good to know - good for coastal exposure. Withstands hard pruning. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, viburnum beetles, honey fungus, leaf spot. -
Place of Origin - Mediterranean. -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Evergreen - narrowly oblong, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Tall Shrub - compact, bushy shrub. Small flowers, 6mm(¼in) across, in flattened, terminal cymes to 10cm (4in) across.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile
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Flower Colour - White
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Buy Varieties of VIBURNUM tinus
VIBURNUM tinus 'Eve Price' >
Commonly known as: Laurustinus.
Buds carmine opening white, compact habit
VIBURNUM tinus 'Lisarose' >
Commonly known as: Laurustinus.
In winter, clusters of deep pink buds open to pale pink, ageing to white fragrant flowers, followed by blue/black fruits. Evergreen, compact shrub
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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