Viburnum farreri 'December Dwarf' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Viburnum 'December Dwarf' (Viburnum farreri) is a bushy, dense shrub that produces light pink flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from November to March. The Viburnum 'December Dwarf' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. Its bark is brown and fissured in strips. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 1 m wide. The Viburnum 'December Dwarf' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Viburnum fragrans.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Viburnum 'December Dwarf's are medium green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Viburnum 'December Dwarf' is bright red to purple-violet in autumn.

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

Spread
North America to northern China.

Frost hardiness
The Viburnum 'December Dwarf' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Viburnum 'December Dwarf' is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. Slow-growing.

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-coloured flowers of Viburnum 'December Dwarf' appear in panicles from November to March. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, group planting

Shoots
The shoots of Viburnum farreri 'December Dwarf' are smooth, reddish-brown.

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