Viburnum
Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Provides winter colour, Has interesting/colourful ornamental fruit, Long flowering period
Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 3.00 m (300 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm) |
Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Pink |
Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: November to March |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Dense clusters of heavily scented bright pink flowers on bare stems from November to March and toothed dark green leaves. This upright deciduous shrub is perfect for a sunny mixed or shrub border. To reduce the risk of frost-damage to the flowers choose a sheltered site close to an entrance or path.
Other Features: Spherical blue-black or purple fruits which can cause a mild stomach-ache if ingested.
Garden Care: After flowering prune established specimens removing up to one in five of the oldest and weakest branches to the base. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
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