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Viburnum carlesii Caprifoliaceae

Viburnum carlesii Caprifoliaceae
Koreanspice Viburnum, Korean Spice Viburnum

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A deciduous bush that has the advantage of flowering when its leaves appear in April-May in charming round bouquets with pink buds opening into small white-pink flowers with the scent of orange blossom! Its dense bushy habit carries dark green foliage, slightly villous, which offers a beautiful reddish-orange colouration in autumn. This is a perfectly hardy species that can be planted in full sun or partial shade and adapts to any normal, moist soil without too much limestone.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

The Viburnum carlesii is a round and bushy bush that forms from its base and is adorned with deciduous and pubescent foliage, dark green with remarkable shades of orange-red. During spring, when its leaves are budding, numerous round bouquets of pink floral buds open into waxy flowers, first white-pink and then pure white, with an intoxicating scent of orange blossom. Hardy and easy to grow, it can be planted in full sun or partial shade in any soil that is not too chalky, ordinary, and moist. It can be used as a hedge, in the background of a flowerbed, or as a standalone plant near the house to fully enjoy its flowering.

 

The Viburnum carlesii offers a flowering with a most delicious scent among the viburnums. This Korean shrub forms a regular rounded bush of 2 meters (6 feet 7 inches) in all directions with oval, pointed, finely dentate, and very villous foliage on the underside, which regrows in spring. In April-May, the small flowers grouped in white spheres of 5 to 7 cm (2 to 2.8 in) in diameter release a powerful scent of orange blossom. Its buds are pink and gradually turn white during flowering, creating a subtle gradient of colours that stands out perfectly against the dark foliage that is gradually unfolding and developing. The deciduous shrub is adorned with flamboyant red colours in autumn before losing its leaves. The flowers are followed in September-October by spherical clusters of red then black fruits, extending the ornamental interest throughout part of winter.

 

Hardy up to -20°C, the Viburnum carlesii can be used as a standalone to attract attention in small gardens or as a hedge or in a flowerbed in larger gardens. Its inflorescences can be used for making bouquets. Consider planting it in a high-traffic area to fully enjoy its scent, such as near a window or door.

 

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 8 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Orange blossom
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Viburnum

Species

carlesii

Cultivar

Caprifoliaceae

Other common names

Koreanspice Viburnum, Korean Spice Viburnum

Origin

East Asia

Product reference1002352

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Planting and care

Hardy up to -20°C (-4 °F), Viburnum carlesii thrives in sunny or semi-shaded positions. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil. Depending on the nature of your soil, adjust its pH with peat or compost as it won't tolerate excessive limestone. At the beginning of its establishment, ensure regular watering (except during frost periods) and mulch the soil from spring onwards. Viburnums are sometimes infested with black bean aphids (Aphis fabae), a parasite that also overwinters on Euonymus and is a vector of Cucumber Mosaic Virus, causing a fairly serious mosaic. The leaves are sometimes ravaged by a leaf beetle: spray with pyrethrum at the appearance of yellow larvae speckled with black. Powdery mildew, rot, and leaf spots can also affect viburnums.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions This bush can undergo an annual pruning (remove 1/3 of the length of the shoots) to maintain a rounded and aesthetically pleasing habit, or even a severe pruning if necessary. However, wait at least 5 years before carrying out the first pruning, which should be done after the flowering. Remove dead wood at the end of summer.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June, September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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