Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Viburnum 'Candidissimum' (Viburnum farreri) is a bushy, dense, compact shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from November to March. The Viburnum 'Candidissimum' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and is around 3 metres wide. The Viburnum 'Candidissimum' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Viburnum fragrans.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * resistant to urban climates, likes warmth

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Viburnum 'Candidissimum's are medium green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Viburnum 'Candidissimum' turns bright red in autumn.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
North America to northern China.

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

Growth
Viburnum 'Candidissimum' is a bushy, dense and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 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
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 white flowers of Viburnum 'Candidissimum' appear in panicles from November to March. These are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, group planting

Shoots
The shoots of Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum' are smooth.

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