Viburnum plic. 'Popcorn' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Japanese snowball 'Popcorn' (Viburnum plicatum) is a bushy, broad small shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbels with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. These produce black-red fruits. They exude a strong fragrance. The Japanese snowball 'Popcorn' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 m.

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

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

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America to Asia.

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

Growth
Japanese snowball 'Popcorn' is a bushy and wide-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 white, double flowers of the Japanese snowball 'Popcorn' appear in umbels from May to June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Viburnum plicatum 'Popcorn' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.