

Viburnum macrocephalum Happy Fortuna - Viorne à grosse tête


Viburnum macrocephalum Happy Fortuna - Viorne à grosse tête


Viburnum macrocephalum Happy Fortuna - Viorne à grosse tête


Viburnum macrocephalum Happy Fortuna - Viorne à grosse tête
Viburnum macrocephalum Happy Fortuna
Viburnum macrocephalum Happy Fortuna
Chinese Snowball, Large-headed Viburnum
Salve, ho ricevuto il pacco purtroppo non in buone condizioni, le piante fortunatamente hanno subito solo dei lievi danni e le ho trovate in ottima salute. Felicissimo per lo stato di salute delle piante ma deluso dal trattamento che hanno riservato alla confezione provocando fortunatamente solo lievi danni alle piante.
Sergio, 22/10/2024
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Description
Viburnum macrocephalum 'Happy Fortuna', also known as Chinese Snowball Bush, is a beautiful American novelty. This deciduous to semi-evergreen bush, with an erect habit, is adorned with enormous spherical inflorescences which are initially lime green before turning pure white. They cover its dark foliage from May to June, offering a dazzling spectacle in borders. The enchantment continues in autumn, when its beautiful ovate leaves come alive with flamboyant colours. This cousin of the famous Snowball Bush has the characteristic of producing only sterile flowers, and therefore no fruits. Very hardy, it grows in any deep, fertile and moist soil, in full sun or partial shade.
Viburnum macrocephalum is a mountainous viburnum belonging to the Viburnaceae family, native to the forests of central China where it is found at an altitude between 400 and 1000m (1312 and 3281ft). In its natural environment, it can reach a height of 4m (13ft), but its dimensions will be more modest in our climates.
The 'Happy Fortuna' variety, recently obtained in the United States, is a bush with an erect and rounded habit, measuring 1.5 to 2.5m (5 to 8ft) in height and 1 to 2m (3 to 7ft) in width. Its inflorescences, which appear in late spring, resemble huge hydrangea balls, composed of numerous sterile florets that start off light green and then become immaculate white. The pubescent buds are visible in winter on hairy young shoots. Its oval and leathery foliage sometimes persists through mild winters. The 10cm (4in) long leaves show a dark green colour, and then they turn red and yellow in autumn, making its ornamental value in the garden twofold. The bark of this bush is grey-brown to greyish-white.
Completely hardy, the Chinese Snowball Bush thrives in sunny or partially shaded locations. While the obvious beauty of its flowering cannot be ignored, this bush does not tire; it modestly fades away once it has finished blooming, giving way to summer-flowering shrubs, only to reappear in autumn with a flamboyant coat. It can be used as a standalone specimen to attract attention in small gardens. In larger gardens, plant in informal hedges or in borders to create a beautiful backdrop alongside lilacs, weigelas, and hydrangeas. Its wonderful spherical clusters can be used in spring bouquets, accompanied by peonies and irises.
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Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Viburnum
macrocephalum
Happy Fortuna
Caprifoliaceae
Chinese Snowball, Large-headed Viburnum
Cultivar or hybrid
Other Viburnum
Planting and care
Viburnum macrocephalum 'Happy Fortuna' thrives in sunny or semi-shaded locations. Plant it in deep, moist, light, humus-rich soil and avoid excessively chalky soils. Add ericaceous soil to the planting substrate if necessary. Abundant watering after planting and in the following few weeks will ensure its successful establishment.
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Hedge shrubs
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).

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