Viburnum tinus
The Highlights
- A large evergreen flowering shrub with a bushy growth habit
- Dark green ovate foliage with clusters of creamy white flowers, often pink tinted in bud. Flowers throughout late winter and well into spring, followed by blue-black berries
- Grows well in any light conditions, in borders or as a hedge
- Grows to 2.5-4m tall and wide
- Hardy and attractive to many wildlife species
- RHS Plants for Pollinators certified
The Highlights
- A large evergreen flowering shrub with a bushy growth habit
- Dark green ovate foliage with clusters of creamy white flowers, often pink tinted in bud. Flowers throughout late winter and well into spring, followed by blue-black berries
- Grows well in any light conditions, in borders or as a hedge
- Grows to 2.5-4m tall and wide
- Hardy and attractive to many wildlife species
- RHS Plants for Pollinators certified
Care Guide
Good pest and disease resistance
Can have issues with aphids, Viburnum whitefly and Viburnum beetle. Check the leaves regularly for any possible infestation. If you see aphids or whitefly, pick the bugs off by hand and spray the infected area with some soapy water. You can also plant a companion plant nearby such as Marigolds. These will attract predatory insects such as ladybirds that will eat the bugs. With Viburnum beetle, damaged leaves are often discoloured with brown dried up edges to the holes. The beetles and larvae can be removed by hand, or you can encourage their predators - birds and ground beetles. Where possible tolerate populations of larvae and adult beetles, as Viburnums usually recover well.
Full sun, partial shade or full shade
The best flowers will result from growing in full sun, but this plant will do well in any light conditions.
Any moist, well-drained soil
Thrives in a variety of soils as long as they're well-draining. If your soil is particularly clay-heavy and/or gets waterlogged often then consider mixing in plenty of organic matter such as garden compost and possibly some perlite to improve drainage.
No pruning required
Pruning Group 8 - best left unpruned except for removal of unsightly shoots and deadheading, unless some shaping is required.
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower