Viburnum dilatatum - 40-50 CM C2

Description
The Linden viburnum (Viburnum dilatatum) is a bushy, upright garden plant that produces white flowers arranged in umbels with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. These produce red fruits from August. They exude a strong fragrance. The Linden viburnum also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
The leaves of the Linden viburnum are medium green, egg-shaped.

Spread
North America to Asia.

Growth
Linden viburnum is bushy and upright in habit.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal 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 white flowers of Linden viburnum appear in umbels from May to June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant