Viburnum urceolatum - 20-30 CM C3

Description
The Schneeball (Viburnum urceolatum) is an oval shrub that produces dark red-white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to July. They produce black fruits from September. They exude a strong fragrance. The Schneeball also has broad, lanceolate, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey-brown. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Schneeballs are medium green, broadly lanceolate.

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

Spread
North America to Japan.

Growth
Schneeball is an oval growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.8 - 2 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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 dark red-white flowers appear from June to July. They are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, woodland edge