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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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EvergreenNarrowly oblong, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height3m (10ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubCompact, bushy shrub. Small flowers, 6mm(¼in) across, in flattened, terminal cymes to 10cm (4in) across.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
VIBURNUM tinus
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowGood for coastal exposure. Withstands hard pruning. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects in winter
Pests & DiseasesAphids, viburnum beetles, honey fungus, leaf spot.
Place of originMediterranean. -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Oblong
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of VIBURNUM tinus
VIBURNUM tinus 'Eve Price'
Laurustinus
buds carmine opening white, compact habit
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
VIBURNUM tinus 'Lisarose'
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
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
VIBURNUM tinus 'Purpureum'
Laurustinus
young leaves tinged purple
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
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
Afterplant - Organic plant food
This organic plant food from Empathy contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
Easy to use at any time of the year to feed or top dress your plants.
Only £7.00
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
Garden Goodies
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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