Viburnum Tinus Gwenllian, 2L
£30.00
notes
Viburnum tinus Gwenllian is a bushy, medium-sized evergreen shrub with broad, oval, leathery dark green leaves. From late autumn into spring it sports flattened clusters of starry, pinkish-white flowers, opening from carmine-pink buds. These are followed by small, metallic-blue berries.
Dimensions
Height and Spread: H: 150cm (4ft 11in), W: 250cm (8ft 3in)
Features
notes
Viburnum tinus Gwenllian is a bushy, medium-sized evergreen shrub with broad, oval, leathery dark green leaves. From late autumn into spring it sports flattened clusters of starry, pinkish-white flowers, opening from carmine-pink buds. These are followed by small, metallic-blue berries.
Insights
Grown for its decorative foliage that provides an excellent evergreen backdrop for ornamental and feature plants, it is also a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Details
- Deciduous shrub
- Semi-evergreen
- Hardy
- Flowering period: December - April
- Low maintenance
- Relatively disease and pest free
- Please note the berries can cause an upset stomach if ingested
Planting
- Any moist, well-drained soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun / partial shade / full shade
- Exposed or sheltered
Care
Viburnum requires little pruning. After flowering, cut back stems to a healthy bud and reduce any stems that spoil the symmetry of the plant.
Glossary
The Spring Garden
