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Viburnum bodnantense Charles Lamont

Viburnum bodnantense Charles Lamont
Bodnant Viburnum

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Absolutely magical fragrance, on small early pink flowers when there's not much else in the garden. The bush has already grown in size... Perfect for shade...

Claire, 01/09/2024

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The naked branches of this bush from Bodnant carry clusters of flowers with a sweet fragrance that bloom from November to March. The flowering of this variety is a bright pink when in buds, then pale pink, with clusters of small tubular flowers forming a delicate pink palette in the heart of winter. This bush also has beautiful bronze foliage in spring, turning green in summer before the autumnal blaze of red and purple. Easy to grow in full sun or partial shade, in ordinary, deep soil.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
2.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' is a bush that is wildly romantic and chooses the shortest days of winter to offer the gardener its flowering of bright pink with the scent of heliotrope. During mild periods, the naked branches of this Bodnant viburnum bear clusters of large flowers in a vibrant pink colour, opening to a pale pink, all these shades creating a delicate pink gradation. The other asset of this large bush is its beautiful bronze foliage in spring, turning green and more discreet in summer before displaying magnificent autumn colours. Magnificent and with no specific requirements, this plant is easy to grow in most of our regions as long as the planting is well cared for.

 

Derived from the cross-breeding of Viburnum plicatum 'Grandiflorum' and Viburnum farreri (fragrans), the Bodnant viburnum is a deciduous bush characterized by a brilliant and remarkably scented winter flowering. Its first parent, a Chinese plant with white spring flowering, has passed on to it large inflorescences, while the second, to which it bears a strong resemblance, is responsible for its wonderfully scented winter flowering and its good tolerance to limestone.

The 'Charles Lamont' cultivar distinguishes itself with larger flowers and a more pronounced pink colour. It has an upright, open habit, sometimes considered a bit stiff, and its growth is moderately fast. At maturity, the bush will reach a height of about 3m (9 in 10ft) with a spread of 2m. As with the original hybrid, the flowering occurs from November to March, outside periods of heavy frost, both at the terminal and axil buds, on the dark red-brown bare wood. The inflorescences, measuring 7 to 10cm (2.8 - 3.9in), are composed of extremely scented tubular flowers, whose pink colour will be even brighter in March. The foliage of the Bodnant viburnum has the particularity of being copper-bronze when unfolding, gradually turning dark green with well-marked veins, and then red-purple in autumn. It is a deciduous foliage, composed of entire leaves, 10cm (3.9in) long.

 

Easy to grow like all viburnums, this 'Charles Lamont' variety can be planted in borders, informal or flowering hedges, or as a standalone, preferably not far from the house or a pathway to fully enjoy the fragrance and beauty of the flowers in the middle of winter. To accompany it, plant some Oriental hyacinth or winter aconite bulbs at its base, and next to it a Sarcococca, a Garrya elliptica, or even a witch hazel (in slightly acidic soil). Contrary to popular belief, the Viburnum bodnantense adapts to many climates, as long as it has sufficiently deep soil to draw some freshness from in case of dry summer. Cut the flowers to make beautiful bouquets. Viburnums are easy-to-grow bushes that integrate well in informal hedges; by mixing different species or combining them with other flowering shrubs, you will create a captivating, ever-evolving garden throughout the year.

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Viburnum bodnantense Charles Lamont (Flowering) Flowering
Viburnum bodnantense Charles Lamont (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 2.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time January to March, November to December
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, Vanilla-scented heliotropic.
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Viburnum

Species

bodnantense

Cultivar

Charles Lamont

Family

Caprifoliaceae (Adoxaceae)

Other common names

Bodnant Viburnum

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8437311

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Planting and care

Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' is planted in autumn or early spring, outside of frost periods. It is cultivated in full sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold and drying winds that could spoil its flowering. Place it in any type of deep soil, without excessive limestone and not too dry, preferably moist and enriched with compost. This bush, easy to grow, has the advantage of requiring little maintenance. The viburnum is often attacked by aphids without great danger. After flowering, you can prune the bush if you want to densify its habit. Trim lightly and remove branches that compromise the plant's symmetry. Viburnum x bodnantense tolerates severe pruning.

Planting period

Best planting time February, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Ordinary, loose, deep soil.

Care

Pruning instructions After flowering, you can prune the bush if you want to make its habit denser. Trim it lightly and remove the branches that compromise the symmetry of the plant. This bush tolerates severe pruning.
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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