VIBURNUM plicatum 'Kilimanjaro Sunrise'
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VIBURNUM plicatum 'Kilimanjaro Sunrise'
Commonly known as Japanese snowball
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2015 & RHS Plant of the Decade 2020 - People's Choice!!Pyramidal habit which makes it suitable for containers or hedging. Flowers have a hint of pink but open white. Attractive red fruits in Autumn
Small
£37.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Netherlands. Jan-willem Wezelenburg, Hazerswoude -
DeciduousHeart-shaped, deeply veined leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White
Hint of pink -
Lacecap
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage gardenSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall Shrub
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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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
View Detailed Plant Description
It is a striking structural shrub.
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
