Viburnum Carlcephalum AGM
Viburnum Carlcephalum is a large, deciduous shrub, producing round trusses of small, sweetly fragrant pink-white blooms that open from pink buds in spring, maturing to small fruit in the autumn. This substantial viburnum has a bushy habit, with heart-shaped green leaves that turn a spectacular red in autumn.
- Pot Size: 3L (17cm / 7in)
- Height and Spread: H: 250cm (8ft 3in)
- W: 250cm (8ft 3in) - over 20 years
Viburnum Carlcephalum is a large, deciduous shrub, producing round trusses of small, sweetly fragrant pink-white blooms that open from pink buds in spring, maturing to small fruit in the autumn. This substantial viburnum has a bushy habit, with heart-shaped green leaves that turn a spectacular red in autumn.
Commonly known as ‘the fragrant snowball’ for its delicate spherical blooms, it is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
- Deciduous shrub
- Fully hardy
- Flowering period: April to May
- Low maintenance
- Relatively disease and pest free
- Any moist, well-drained soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
- Exposed or sheltered
Carlcephalum requires minimal pruning. Where necessary remove any misplaced or diseased branches in mid-summer after flowering.