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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
VIBURNUM x bodnantense 'Dawn'
Fragrant pink flowers on bare stems
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Deciduous - ovate to oblong, toothed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, bronze when young.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright shrub. Produces flowers in dense axillary and terminal clusters to 7cm (3in) across. Virtually sterile.
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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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Good to know - V. farreri x V. grandiflorum -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, viburnum beetles, honey fungus, leaf spot. -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Flower Shape - Tubular - - to 1cm (½in) across
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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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.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - heavily scented flowers from late autumn through until spring
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
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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
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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