Viburnum carlesii
£55.00
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notes
The scent of the pom pom flowers of Viburnum carlesii stands out in the garden - it is sublime. But this robust shrub has other charms, its ovate, prettily toothed leaves emerge a lovely copper in spring, mature to dark green in summer and create an autumnal show of burgundy. It is also pollinating, offers shelter for birds and bears shiny berries in the winter.
Dimensions
- Pot size: approx. 10L
- Height and Spread: 150-250cm (4ft-8ft) x 150-250cm (4ft-8ft) after 10-20 years
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Features
notes
The scent of the pom pom flowers of Viburnum carlesii stands out in the garden - it is sublime. But this robust shrub has other charms, its ovate, prettily toothed leaves emerge a lovely copper in spring, mature to dark green in summer and create an autumnal show of burgundy. It is also pollinating, offers shelter for birds and bears shiny berries in the winter.
Insights
This many-faceted shrub is named after the botanist William Carles (b. 1848), whose career as a British diplomat in China and Korea gave him access to a wealth of previously undiscovered plants. This and his many other new finds were first sent to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
Details
The red buds of late spring open into delightfully scented and pretty pink pom poms, these mature into attractive oval, shiny berries. Please note they are toxic and will cause stomach ache.
Planting
- Moist, well drained soil
- Full sun, partial shade, shade
- All aspects
Care
Hardy. Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer, semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to autumn. Cut foliage and flowers back as they become untidy in late summer and more foliage will appear.
Scent
The flowers have a remarkable, heady scent akin to cloves
Glossary