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Viburnum f. plicatum Mary Milton

Viburnum plicatum Mary Milton
Japanese snowball 'Mary Milton'

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Value-for-money
A spreading viburnum with pink ball-shaped flowers.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
2.30 m
Spread at maturity
1.30 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time January to May, November to December
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Description

Viburnum f. plicatum 'Mary Milton' is a Japanese snowball tree with pink ball-shaped flowers that has the particularity of having a nival zone habit.

 

In spring, it produces an abundance of pink flower balls with green veins. The flowers are nearly 10cm (4in) in size. Their colour lightens as they bloom. The flowers are honey-rich, attracting butterflies, bees, and birds.

The foliage is deciduous. It is dense, highly veined, and dark green in colour, especially in spring. It provides an interesting contrast with the pink flowers. The leaves turn orange-red in autumn.

This snowball tree is very hardy.

At maturity, it can reach a little over 2m (7ft) in height. It can be grown as a standalone plant, but it has the most impact in a tabular habit. It looks wonderful in flower beds, informal hedges, and containers. It is perfect for small gardens.

'Mary Milton' is an improved version of the 'Kern's Pink' cultivar. It is a beautiful variety, little-known in Europe.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.30 m
Spread at maturity 1.30 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to May
Flower size 8 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Viburnum

Species

plicatum

Cultivar

Mary Milton

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Other common names

Japanese snowball 'Mary Milton'

Product reference9520

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Planting and care

Viburnum f. plicatum 'Mary Milton' can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Plant it from November to May, frost-free. It will grow in any type of soil that is not too dry. It does not like too much limestone, but does prefer slightly acidic, moist, and humus-bearing soil. This bush is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. Viburnum is often attacked by aphids without much danger. After flowering, you can prune the bush to rebalance its shape, if necessary. Prune sparingly to maintain its tabular habit. Remove branches that compromise the symmetry of the plant.

Planting period

Recommended planting time January to May, November to December

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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