Viburnum × bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'
viburnum
Dense clusters of heavily scented, bright pink flowers on bare stems from November to March and toothed, dark green leaves. This upright, deciduous shrub is perfect for a sunny mixed or shrub border. To reduce the risk of frost damage to the flowers choose a sheltered site close to an entrance or path.
How to care for Viburnum × bodnantense Charles Lamont:
When planting, incorporate some well-rotted compost or manure in the planting hole and a scoop of mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment. Firm the soil around the plant and water thoroughly. Water shrubs regularly in the first year after planting and in dry periods.
Choose a spot in full sun or light dappled shade, sheltered from cold drying winds. This viburnum prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from being planted where its fragrant winter flowers can be appreciated up close.
Avoid waterlogged conditions, especially on heavy clay. For container planting, use a loam-based compost with added drainage material like grit. Regular feeding in spring with a general-purpose fertiliser will support strong growth and flowering.
After flowering prune established specimens, removing up to one in five of the oldest and weakest branches to the base. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
Choose a spot in full sun or light dappled shade, sheltered from cold drying winds. This viburnum prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from being planted where its fragrant winter flowers can be appreciated up close.
Avoid waterlogged conditions, especially on heavy clay. For container planting, use a loam-based compost with added drainage material like grit. Regular feeding in spring with a general-purpose fertiliser will support strong growth and flowering.
After flowering prune established specimens, removing up to one in five of the oldest and weakest branches to the base. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
3m
Eventual spread:
2m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
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