Viburnum 'Eskimo' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Viburnum 'Eskimo' (Viburnum) is a bushy, upright small shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbels with a strong fragrance. They appear from April to May. With the right care, the Viburnum 'Eskimo' blooms again in October. These produce black, round fruits from August. They exude a strong fragrance. The Viburnum 'Eskimo' also has leathery, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow-orange, burgundy-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * easy to care for * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Viburnum 'Eskimo' are dark green, lanceolate, leathery and opposite. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. Viburnum 'Eskimo' is bright yellow-orange to burgundy red in autumn. Long lasting.

Spread
North America to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Viburnum 'Eskimo' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Viburnum 'Eskimo' is a bushy and upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: June.

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 creamy white flowers of Viburnum 'Eskimo' appear in umbels from April to May. These are strongly scented. With the right care, re-flowering in October.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Viburnum 'Eskimo' is a shallow-rooting plant.