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Viburnum x carlcephalum

Viburnum x carlcephalum

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Lovely plant, well packaged. Perfect delivery tracking by GLS. Now, we just have to wait for the beautiful flower heads to bloom.

Mi, 26/03/2024

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Bush with rounded habit carrying numerous white-pink flowers, highly fragrant. It is highly resistant to cold or diseases, easy to cultivate and maintain. It is a must-have in fragrant gardens!
Flower size
12 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

The Viburnum x carlcephalum is a round-shaped bush with many highly fragrant, pinkish-white flowers. It is very cold-resistant, and easy to cultivate and maintain. It is a must-have for scented gardens!

 

The Viburnum carlcephalum has deciduous leaves that are 10cm (3.9in) long, ovate, opposite, dentate, dark green turning red in autumn. In May, the flowers develop in clusters of pinkish-white, 10-12cm (3.9 - 4.7in) in diameter at the end of the branches. They are 1cm (0.4 in) in diameter with a very strong fragrance and followed by small oval-shaped fruits that are red and then black, measuring 6mm (0.2in) which are attractive to birds.

This slow-growing bush can reach a width of 3m (9.8ft), and it thrives in all types of rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded locations. Pruning involves removing dead wood and some old branches every 3 years, after flowering.

To enjoy the delicate scent of the carlcephalum bush, place it near a pathway or the house. In a flower bed pair it with Rhododendrons, Prunus, Japanese Kerrias or in a border, alongside daffodils, tulips or forget-me-nots.

Tips: To stimulate growth in the first years of cultivation, enrich the soil with potash fertilizer in spring.

Viburnum x carlcephalum in pictures

Viburnum x carlcephalum (Flowering) Flowering
Viburnum x carlcephalum (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

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

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 12 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Viburnum

Species

x carlcephalum

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference96313

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Planting and care

The Viburnum x carlcephalum is best planted in autumn in cool, acidic, rich, and well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position at a spacing of 80cm (31.5in) in all directions. The addition of compost is necessary at planting. Water generously and mulch the soil to retain moisture. Once the flowers have faded, prune out older, overcrowded, misshapen, or diseased branches. Beware of black bean aphids! Spray a solution of black soap (30g/l 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 Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, acidic, rich and well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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