Laurustinus. A compact shrub with dark green leaves, purple tinted when young. Clusters of white flowers from late winter to spring, followed by dark blue-black fruit. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers February to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Viburnum tinus ‘Purpureum’
A compact shrub with dark green leaves, purple tinted when young. Clusters of white flowers from late winter to spring, followed by dark blue-black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Viburnum |
|---|---|
| Species | tinus |
| Varietry | 'Purpureum' |
| Common Name | Laurustinus |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, May |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Hedging |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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