40cm Viburnum tinus | 2 Litre Pot
Long-lasting white flowers, accentuated by their darker-toned foliage
Belonging to the Adoxaceae family, yet commonly recognised as laurustinus, viburnum tinus will form umbels of pretty white blooms, being present from late winter through to springtime. This plant is hence ideal for sustaining your garden’s floral interest when other plants have temporarily died down for the colder months. Presenting evergreen foliage; specifically glossy and dark, ovate-shaped leaves that are comparatively larger than the flowers that rest above them, viburnum will also establish beautiful greenery within your garden’s borders, all year round.
Aside from this plant’s stunning flowers and foliage, it additionally carries the ‘Perfect for Pollinators’ logo, so your garden will inevitably attract bees amongst other beneficial insects.
- Supplied As: 2 litre pot
- Height on Arrival: 40cm (16”)
- Season of Interest: All year round
- Eventual Height and Spread: 2.5 - 4m, 2.5 - 4m
- Eventual Height:2m-4m
- Eventual Spread: 2m-4m
- Toxicity: Fruits are ornamental, not to be eaten by humans or pets
Eventual size depends on both environmental and genetic conditions.
Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.
Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.
Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.
All of our shrubs are easy to grow, unless otherwise specified. Below we address some common topics surrounding their care:
- Position: Will tolerate full sun, partial sun, or full shade. Apply mulch when planting, which will help trap moisture.
- Soil Types: It is important to avoid waterlogged soils, which will starve a plant’s roots of oxygen, which will lead to plant death.
- Hardiness: This species is fully hardy, and is hence well accustomed to the English climate.
Advice on hot and droopy plants
If your plants are looking a little wilted right now, don’t worry! Plants like to be filled with water to keep their structure, and when it’s hot that water evaporates.
Just give them an off-schedule watering and they’ll be right as rain in no time! Be careful not to flood them - plants don’t like extremes.
The key is to regularly water your plants at least bimonthly for two months. It is also important to select a location where your plant has enough space. This can be calculated from a variety's eventual height and spread.
Dig a hole twice the radius of the plant’s rootball, and before planting, drench their rootball. Place the pot in the hole, ensuring that it sits no lower than an inch below the ground.
Fill the hole with a mix of compost and garden soil, and add fertiliser and mycorrhizal fungi (ensure that you do not compress the soil). Once this step has been undertaken, you can provide your plant with a generous watering. Add mulch on top, whether bark and wood chippings, compost, manure, or leaf-mould and stones. Additionally make sure that the mulch doesn't touch the stem.
We advise you to apply fertiliser and replace decomposed mulch come Spring.
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| Common Name | Viburnum |
|---|---|
| Features | Flowering Shrubs, Shrubs For Shade |
| Flower Colour | Pink, White |
| Flowering Month | January, February, March, April, December |
| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |
| Eventual Height | 2m-4m |
| Eventual Spread | 2m-4m |
| Supplied As | Potted |
| Latin Name | Viburnum |
| Shop By Category | Ornamental Shrubs |
| Plants Offers | 25% OFF Selected Early Winter Colour |