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VIBURNUM x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'
Pinkish in bud opening to white. Large flower clusters before the leaves appear
Further Reading....
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DeciduousOvate to oblong, toothed, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, bronze when young
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height3m (10ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub. Produces flowers in dense axillary and terminal clusters to 7cm (3in) across. Virtually sterile.
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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 bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'
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Additional Features
Good to knowV. farreri x V. grandiflorum
Pests & DiseasesAphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot
Place of originGarden origin -
Flower ShapeTubularTo 1cm (½in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Ovate(see photos above) -
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 flowersHeavily scented flowers from late autumn through until spring
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
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