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Viburnum tinus / Stem / 5L / 60Cm
Viburnum tinus
Confirmed format: 5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Dependable evergreen shrub on a clear stem
- Deep pink flower buds opening to fragrant white blooms
- Long flowering season from autumn into spring
- Glossy dark green foliage providing year-round structure
- Excellent for patio containers and garden features
Overview
Viburnum tinus is a reliable and elegant evergreen shrub trained here as a distinctive standard with a clear stem of approximately 60cm. Prized for its long-lasting appeal, it produces deep pink flower buds that open gradually into fragrant white flowers from autumn into spring, bringing valuable colour to the garden when many other plants are dormant. Its glossy dark green foliage ensures year-round structure, making this standard specimen an exceptional choice for framing entranceways, patio containers and formal garden borders.
Why We Love It
- Delightful fragrance from white winter flowers
- Provides months of colour from autumn through to spring
- Striking evergreen standard form creates an instant focal point
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Performs well in both containers and garden beds
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Viburnum tinus |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Foliage | Glossy dark green evergreen foliage |
| Flowers | Deep pink buds opening to fragrant white blooms |
| Flowering Period | Autumn into spring |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, bushy standard form |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (hardy down to -5°C to -10°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade. Choose a sheltered position to protect the foliage and flowers from harsh winter winds. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, additional watering is generally only needed during extended dry spells. |
| Soil | Grow in well-drained soil. Ensure adequate drainage, particularly when planting in containers. |
| Routine Care | Very easy to care for. Lightly trim after flowering if necessary to maintain the neat shape of the standard crown. |
Perfect For
- Patio containers and pots
- Framing entranceways
- Formal and informal garden borders
- Courtyards and smaller spaces
- Winter interest gardens
Good to Know
- Supplied as a standard specimen with a 60cm stem in a 5-litre pot.
- The flowers provide a valuable source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects.
- Offers robust tolerance of coastal conditions and maritime air.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Viburnum tinus |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 5 litre pot |
| Supplied Height | 60cm stem |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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