Viburnum farreri

North America to northern China.

Viburnum is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.75 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

The shoots of Viburnum farreri are smooth, reddish-brown.

The deciduous leaves of the Viburnums are medium green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Viburnum is bright red to purple-violet in autumn.

Brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The light pink-coloured flowers of Viburnum appear in panicles from November to March. They are strongly scented.

Viburnum farreri is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.

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

The Viburnum has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements
Standard container plant soil.

Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, group planting

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).