Viburnum tinus
Winter blooms, wildlife-friendly
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Viburnum tinus
- 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
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Viburnum tinus can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Viburnum tinus can reach a mature height and spread of 2.5 to 3 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Viburnum tinus prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Viburnum tinus prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Viburnum tinus requires moderate watering, providing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week during dry periods.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the Viburnum tinus does not strictly require pruning, although you may remove dead or damaged branches if necessary. If you do prune, ensure temperatures are above 5 degrees Celsius to avoid frost damage.
How hardy is this plant?
Viburnum tinus is rated RHS H4, making it hardy through most of the UK down to -10°C, though it may suffer foliage damage in very harsh northern winters.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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