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slender blushing viburnum

Viburnum erubescens var. gracilipes

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Viburnum
Family: Viburnaceae

About this plant

V. erubescens var. gracilipes is an upright, deciduous shrub to 3m tall with elliptic, serrated leaves and long, open panicles of fragrant pink-tinged white flowers in summer followed by red fruits that turn black

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in early autumn

Pests

May be affected by aphids or viburnum beetle

Diseases

May be affected by grey moulds, honey fungus, or leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years