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Farrer viburnum

Viburnum farreri

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Viburnum
Family: Viburnaceae

About this plant

V. farreri is a large, upright deciduous shrub becoming more rounded with age, with prominently veined oval leaves, coppery when young. Clusters of fragrant white flowers, 5cm in width, open from pink buds from late autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils

Pruning

Pruning group 8. Tolerates hard renovative pruning

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years