Viburnum plic. 'Mary Milton' - 40-50 CM RB

Description
The Japanese snowball 'Mary Milton' (Viburnum plicatum) is a compact, roundish small shrub that produces salmon-pink coloured flowers arranged in clusters with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Japanese snowball 'Mary Milton' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive burgundy-red, purple-violet autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese snowball 'Mary Milton's are medium green, ovate, opposite, toothed. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. Japanese snowball 'Mary Milton' is bright burgundy to purple-purple in autumn.

Spread
North America to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese snowball 'Mary Milton' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese snowball 'Mary Milton' is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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 ground 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 salmon-pink coloured, double flowers of the Japanese snowball 'Mary Milton' appear in clusters from May to June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton' is a shallow-rooting plant.