Viburnum opulus
Guelder-rose
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous, bushy, deciduous shrub to 5m, with maple-like, palmately lobed, dark green leaves, tinted red in autumn. Flat clusters of lacecap-like flowers, composed of tubular white fertile flowers surrounded by larger white sterile flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by translucent bright red fruits often persisting into winter
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
CoastalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsHedging and screens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 80cm1882P | H: 80cm | €6.84 |
| H: 25cm1882J | H: 25cm | €4.82 |
| H: 25cm1882JB | H: 25cm | €3.60 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.