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Viburnum bodnantense Charles Lamont
Viburnum bodnantense Charles Lamont
Viburnum bodnantense Charles Lamont
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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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 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.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.