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Viburnum plicatum Watanabe

Viburnum plicatum Watanabe
Japanese Snowball, Japanese Snowball Bush

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Despite an unfavorable climate and heavy clay soil, the recovery seems to be off to a good start with an encouraging white flowering in the first season.

Herve L., 04/06/2023

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Bush with a tiered structure, very decorative with dark green foliage turning purple in autumn and flat umbels of white flowers.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Viburnum plicatum 'Watanabe' is a bush with a beautiful layered habit, astonishing white flowering in May and vibrant autumn colours.

 

This deciduous Chinese Viburnum has horizontal branches, 10cm (3.9in) long, slender, deeply veined leaves that are dark green turning purple in autumn. In May, numerous inflorescences of 8cm (3.1in) develop at the end of the stems in spherical, flat corymbs, pure white in colour and do not produce fruit.

This slow-growing Viburnum can reach a height of 2 to 3m (6ft 7in - 9ft 10in). It thrives in all rich, moist, well-drained soils in sunny or semi-shaded locations. Pruning involves removing dead wood and some old branches every 3 years after flowering.

Viburnum Plicatum 'Watanabe' elegantly accompanies plants in acid soil and Hydrangea.

Tips: To stimulate flowering, enrich the soil with potash fertilizer in late winter.

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Viburnum plicatum Watanabe (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 8 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Viburnum

Species

plicatum

Cultivar

Watanabe

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Other common names

Japanese Snowball, Japanese Snowball Bush

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Viburnum plicatum 'Watanabe' should be planted in autumn in a moist, rich, and well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded location, spacing them 80cm (31.5in) apart in all directions. Adding compost is necessary during planting. Water generously and mulch the soil to maintain freshness. Prune the faded flowers and remove any old, excessive, misshapen, or diseased branches. Beware of black aphids on the bean plant! Spray a solution of black soap (30g/l of water) as soon as they appear.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich, well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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