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VIBURNUM x bodnantense 'Dawn'

Fragrant pink flowers on bare stems
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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 -
Deciduoustoothed, 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) -
TubularTo 1cm (½in) across
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Tall ShrubUpright 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) -
Scented flowersHeavily scented flowers from late autumn through until spring
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large 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
Planting Combinations
