Viburnum plic. 'Pinkawai' - 60-80 CM C12

Description
The Japanese snowball 'Mariesii' (Viburnum plicatum) is a spreading, broad shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbels with a strong fragrance. They appear from the end of May to June. These produce black-red fruits. They exude a strong fragrance. The Japanese snowball 'Mariesii' 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 around 2 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii Great Star', Viburnum tomentosum mariesii.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive burgundy, purple-violet autumn colouring * suitable for containers * cannot be planted over

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

Spread
North America to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese snowball 'Mariesii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, broad.

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 creamy white, double flowers of Japanese snowball 'Mariesii' appear in clusters from the end of May to June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' is a shallow-rooting plant.