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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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WhiteFrom pink buds. -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen, rounded, bushy shrub. Produces tubular flowers 1cm (½in) across in domed, terminal corymbs to 9cm (3½in) across followed by flattened, ellipsoid, red fruit 1cm (½in) long, ripening to black in autumn
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
VIBURNUM x burkwoodii
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowV. carlessii x V. utile. Wildlife plant - birds and insects
Pests & DiseasesAphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot
Place of originGarden origin -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenTown gardenWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Dentate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendly
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of VIBURNUM x burkwoodii
VIBURNUM x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell'
flowers white, rose-pink in bud, very fragrant
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£55.00 each
VIBURNUM x burkwoodii 'Mohawk'
heavily scented white flowers opening from red buds
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£55.00 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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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