Viburnum bodn. 'Charles Lamont' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Bodnant viburnum 'Charles Lamont' (Viburnum x bodnantense) is an upright, dense, branched shrub with decorative, dark blue fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from January to April. The Bodnant viburnum 'Charles Lamont' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and is approx. 2.5 m wide. The Bodnant viburnum 'Charles Lamont' makes no particular demands on the soil.

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

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bodnant viburnum 'Charles Lamont's are medium green, ovate, opposite and serrated. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. Bodnant viburnum 'Charles Lamont' is bright purple-purple in autumn.

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

Spread
North America to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Bodnant viburnum 'Charles Lamont' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bodnant viburnum 'Charles Lamont' is an upright, dense and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide.

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 ground 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 flowers of Bodnant viburnum 'Charles Lamont' appear in panicles from January to April. They are strongly scented.

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

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

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