VIBURNUM dentatum 'Blue Muffin'
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VIBURNUM dentatum 'Blue Muffin'
Commonly known as Southern arrow-wood
Naturally rounding shrub with clusters of white flowers followed by blue berries
£16.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects and birds -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetles, honey fungus, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. Garden origin -
DeciduousCoarsely toothed, dark green leaves to 11cm (4½in) long, turning yellow or red in autumn
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White
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Orbicular
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces tiny, white, tubular flowers in flattened, terminal corymbs 10cm (4in) across
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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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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
