Viburnum x burkwoodii

United Kingdom to United States.

Broad, loose.

The wintergreen leaves of the Burkwood viburnums are dark green, ovate, glossy, opposite. They are about 4 - 7 cm in size. Burkwood viburnum is bright burgundy-red to yellow-orange in autumn.

The white flowers of Burkwood viburnum appear in umbels from April to May. These are strongly scented. With the right care, re-flowering in December.

Viburnum x burkwoodii is a shallow-rooting plant.

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

The Burkwood viburnum has good frost hardiness.

Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.

Container, specimen, ornamental shrub, hedge, small/front garden, scented garden

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- 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.

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