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compact guelder rose

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'

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Genus: Viburnum
Family: Viburnaceae

About this plant

'Compactum' is a compact medium-sized deciduous shrub with 3- to 5-lobed leaves turning purplish-pink in autumn. Flat heads of small fertile flowers in early summer, surrounded by creamy-white sterile ones, and followed by bright red berries

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suitable for shrub border or woodland garden. Grow in any moist but well-drained soil

Pruning

Pruning group 8 after flowering unless fruit is required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

aphids and viburnum beetle may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years