VIBURNUM plicatum 'Watanabe'

Commonly known as Japanese snowball

Small white lacecap flowers borne freely and continuously
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Heart-shaped, tapered, deeply veined leaves
  • White
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

VIBURNUM plicatum 'Watanabe'

 
Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
£17.50 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin, Japan
  • Flower Shape
    Lacecap
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
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2m (6½ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.5m (5ft)
 

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