Guelder Rose. A British native shrub with dark green leaves turning red in autumn. Small white flowers from late spring to early summer, followed by fleshy bright red fruit. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Viburnum opulus
A British native shrub with dark green leaves turning red in autumn. Small white flowers from late spring to early summer, followed by fleshy bright red fruit.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Viburnum |
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Species | opulus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Guelder Rose |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 5m |
Family | Caprifoliaceae |
Spread | 4m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | July |
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 | Hedging, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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