An erect shrub with dark green leaves, bronze when young, turning purple-red in autumn. Fragrant white flowers open from pink buds, on bare stems from late autumn, followed by bright red fruit. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers November to February. Fruits January. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Viburnum farreri
An erect shrub with dark green leaves, bronze when young, turning purple-red in autumn. Fragrant white flowers open from pink buds, on bare stems from late autumn, followed by bright red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Viburnum |
|---|---|
| Species | farreri |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Most types |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | November, February |
| Colour Fruit | Red |
| Fruits When | January |
| 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 |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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