Viburnum farreri - 80-100 CM C7.5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Viburnum fragrans.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * strongly scented flowers * attractive red, purple-violet autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates urban climates, likes warmth

Leaves
Attractive red to purple-violet autumn colour.

Bark
Brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Viburnum is bushy and dense 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 flowers appear in panicles from November to March. These are strongly scented.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, group planting

Shoots
The shoots of Viburnum farreri are smooth, red-brown.

Root
Viburnum farreri is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.