Viburnum bodn. 'Charles Lamont' - 100-125 CM C25

Description
Dark blue fruits emerge from these from June. They exude a strong fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * strongly scented flowers * attractive purple-violet autumn colouring * suitable for containers * wind resistant

Leaves
Attractive purple-violet autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark brown, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Bodnant viburnum 'Charles Lamont' is upright, dense and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The light pink-coloured flowers appear in panicles from January to April. These are strongly scented.

fruit
The dark blue drupes of Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' are particularly decorative. These appear from June.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.