Viburnum plic.'Thunberg's Original' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Japanischer Schneeball 'Thunbergs Original' (Viburnum plicatum) is a broad, rounded 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 Japanischer Schneeball 'Thunbergs Original' 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 3 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

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

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

Spread
North America to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanischer Schneeball 'Thunbergs Original' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanischer Schneeball 'Thunbergs Original' is a broad and rounded shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Slow-growing.

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 white, double flowers of the Japanischer Schneeball 'Thunbergs Original' appear in umbels from May to June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Viburnum plicatum 'Thunbergs Original' is a shallow-rooting plant.