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VIBURNUM plicatum 'Grandiflorum'
Commonly known as Japanese snowball
Large white showy flowers in late spring fading to pink
Further Reading....
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DeciduousHeart-shaped, tapered, toothed, deeply veined, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long. Leaves turn red-purple in autumn
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WhiteFading to pink -
Height3m (10ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading, bushy shrub. Produces sterile flowers in terminal, dense flower heads to 10cm (4in) across
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
VIBURNUM plicatum 'Grandiflorum'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids, viburnum beetles, honey fungus, leaf spot
Place of originGarden origin -
Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(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.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
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3m (10ft)
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4m (13ft) |
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.
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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)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Organic plant food
This organic plant food from Empathy contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
Easy to use at any time of the year to feed or top dress your plants.
Only £7.00
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
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