Viburnum tinus 'Purpureum' - 30-40 CM C7.5

Description
The Laurustinus 'Purpurea' (Viburnum tinus) is an upright, broad shrub with decorative, blue-grey, oval fruits. These exude a light fragrance. It produces pink-white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from March to April. With the right care, the Laurustinus 'Purpurea' will flower again in November. The Laurustinus 'Purpurea' also has glossy, lanceolate, green-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, likes warmth

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Laurustinus 'Purpurea' are green-red, lanceolate, glossy, opposite. They are about 3 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
North America to southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Laurustinus 'Purpurea' is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.2 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to June, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Winterising: In the period from October to November - Wintering out: In the period from April to May - Fertilising: In the period from March to May - Watering: In the period from January to December - Pruning: In the period from March to June.

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 helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The pink-white flowers of Laurustinus 'Purpurea' appear in umbrella clusters from March to April. These are slightly fragrant. With proper care, re-flowering in November.

Fruit
The blue-grey, oval fruits of Viburnum tinus 'Purpurea' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Viburnum tinus 'Purpurea' is a shallow-rooting plant.