VIBURNUM......
last updated 06/12/2010
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Viburnum must be one of the most varied genus of all. Some are evergreen, others are deciduous. Some flower in the winter, others in the summer. And so on. Most of ours are winter or early spring flowering. These tend to have the best scent and give a welcome splash of colour at an often dismal time of year. Viburnums are so easy to please. They will grow on any soil, even the heaviest of clay and will tolerate sun or shade. And they flower so reliably. The flowerheads are made up of lots of small tubular flowers and some of them are huge! Their fragrance is wonderful too. If you have struggled
with Daphnes and have finally given up in despair, then look no further
- Viburnums are the plant for you! If it is instant effect you need,
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betulifolium Potentially a large shrub, but upright in habit with tall graceful stems. The leaves are relatively small and a deep green. White flowers are produced in autumn, followed by a proliferation of bunches of fruit resembling red-currants. Pollination is improved by planting several different clones together. Otherwise easy to grow. Not available this season |
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bitchiuense Large open shrub similar to V. carlesii, but with smaller leaves. Clusters of flesh pink flowers in April-May are sweetly scented. Sold out |
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Russell' This lovely hybrid was the result of a backcross with V. carlesii. It is more compact than the type with clustered fragrant white flowers produced from January to May. From £19.00 |
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burkwoodii 'Compact Beauty' Much as I love V. 'Anne Russell', it was first introduced to me as a smaller selection; but 20 years later, our original plant is over 3m tall, albeit of wonderfully dense, tidy habit! This clone however, genuinely seems to have all the requisites to live up to its name. The gorgeous flowers are as scented as its cousins. £19.00 |
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'Mohawk' I was amazed to read that this backcross with V. carlesii was made in America back in 1953. Yet it is almost not known in this country. That is a shame since it is a lovely plant. The beautiful flowers are dark red in bud and open to nearly white, giving a dramatic contrast across the flower head. The buds actually show colour for several weeks, so the period of interest is really maximised. The fragrance has been described as "strong and spicy". This one is completely deciduous so although you don't benefit from winter cover, you do have the lovely autumn colour to enjoy. £19.00 |
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burkwoodii 'Park Farm Hybrid' Perhaps the best known cultivar in the group, this one is a little more open in its habit. Almost totally evergreen for me, I have it planted within an informal mixed hedge dividing off another area of garden. As such I prune it back after flowering each year and in this manner it stays a very manageable size. The flowers are fabulous of course - characteristically pink in bud opening to more or les white, and oh so sweetly scented. £19.00 |
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carlcephalum 'Variegata' This is a real beauty! Compact medium shrub with glorious yellow variegated leaves. Large flower heads are pink in bud, opening white, in May. Very fragrant. Rich autumn colour is enhanced by the variegation. Not available this season |
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carlesii 'Aurora' A popular medium rounded shrub. Red flower buds open to pale pink in April-May. The fragrance is nearly as good as that of the Daphnes! Rich autumn colour. Grafted. £19.00 |
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carlesii 'Compactum' Viburnum carlesii is always popular but the usual forms will get reasonably big. This one however, is ideal for that smaller space! Still featuring large heads of pink flushed creamy-white flowers in early spring with an intoxicating scent. £19.00 |
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carlesii 'Diane' Although strong growing, this superb form is more compact than the more common Aurora. Flower buds open red, changing to pink and deliciously fragrant. The young foliage has a distinct purplish tinge. There is a lovely mature specimen of this against Lady Ann's house at Rosemoor. It is about 5' tall and a solid block of flower in the spring. Imagine that under a window! £19.00 |
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carlesii 'Marlou' I love this group, with their fantastic fragrant flowers in April- May. Still new to us, so I can't yet say what makes it different to the others we grow. So either try it for yourself, or watch this space! Sold out |
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