Viburnum

The Snowball Tree, sometimes known as the Guelder-Rose, is grown for its spectacular ball-shaped flowers and the red-coloured berries. The plant produces pure white flowers that are mildly fragrant and look like snowballs. Flowering from the end of winter and into summer, the foliage turns to purplish red during the autumn, offering a good spring and autumn display in the garden. The Snowball Tree grows well in a container or as a hedge, mass planting or specimen in the garden.

Soil: Tolerant of most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Viburnum Dense Fense is a large dense, fast-growing, evergreen shrub with clusters of small white fragrant flowers in spring. This compact viburnum displays thick green foliage with reddish new growth. Dense Fense viburnum is ideal for screening hedges as well as a small feature tree or a patio pot plant Prune when required to keep the desired shape.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m

Viburnum plicatum ‘Tomentosum’, or Japanese Snowball Bush, is a striking deciduous shrub admired for its distinctive tiered form and elegant seasonal displays. In spring, broad clusters of white lacecap flowers are gracefully borne along the horizontally layered branches, contrasting beautifully with the dark green, textured foliage. As the seasons progress, the leaves transform to rich shades of purple and red, adding a vibrant autumn display before falling. Tomentosum brings a refined, architectural quality to the garden. Ideal as a specimen plant, within mixed borders, as a backdrop for smaller shrubs, or featured in cottage and woodland gardens, it lends dynamic structure and year-round interest to any landscape.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. It is a hardy plant that will tolerate dry periods, coastal conditions, frost, and cool climates.
Size: Height 3m x width 2.5m

A spring flowering, deciduous shrub, Viburnum burkwoodii Anne Russell has magnificent flowers and a wonderful fragrance. The flowers appear in clusters of large white tubular blossoms surrounded by mid-green foliage.
Try to grow Anne Russell where the fragrance can be appreciated, so near a pathway is a great choice. It is ideal in containers as well as cottage gardens.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun with a little afternoon shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Viburnum carlesii, also known as the Korean Spice Viburnum, will add a beautiful spice cake fragrance to your garden. This deciduous shrub is covered in masses of fragrant creamy pink blooms in late spring. In autumn bright red berries adorn the branches.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost and coastal tolerant. Protect from hot winds.
Size: Height 150cm x width 150cm

Notcutts Variety Viburnum produces a spectacular show all year round. Between spring and summer, the shrub will show off glossy green leaves with spectacular large clusters of glorious white, lace-cap flowers. During autumn the glossy green leaves will change to purple-red, and the flowers will be replaced with dazzling red berries. The more viburnums planted together, the greater the cluster of berries due to their cross-pollination. The berries, as well as the softly-fragrant flowers, have a great vase life.

Soil: Prefers good drainage
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m.

Viburnum tinus is a dense shrub with green glossy leaves and clusters of pink flower buds appearing in late winter - opening to pure white in spring. The showy flowers are followed by metallic, dark blue berries. The shrub responds well to an annual prune after flowering and is widely used in hedges and screens.

Soil: Tolerant of all soil types including heavy clay.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Tolerant of drought, coast and frost.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Emerald Lustre’ is a fast-growing, hardy shrub featuring large, glossy leaves that create a vibrant, lush screen between neighbours, offering both privacy and beauty. Ideal for new gardens, it can be pruned to your desired shape and height, making it a versatile addition to any landscape.
During the summer, this shrub blooms with fragrant flowers that not only add a delightful aroma to your garden but also attract birds, creating a lively, dynamic environment. Its foliage showcases an incredible palette of colours throughout the year, with lime and apple hues in spring and summer, transitioning to rich wine and maroon shades in autumn and winter.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and coastal hardy. Tolerates light frost.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m