About
Pink buds open to scented, near-white flowers in spring, followed by black berries in the autumn. A quick-growing, bushy evergreen shrub to around 3m in height, with oval-shaped, dark green glossy foliage. Care should be taken not to confuse 'Grandiflora' with 'Grandiflorum' which is deciduous.
About the genus
Viburnum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves and clusters of small, often fragrant white or pink flowers, followed by red, blue or black berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental, not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade with protection from cold, drying winds
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, viburnum whitefly, scale insects, tortrix moths and viburnum beetle
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot (see leaf damage on woody plants)