Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'

Europe to Asia.

Guelder rose 'Compactum' is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 30 - 70 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Guelder rose 'Compactum's are light green, roundish, opposite and lobed. They are about 8 - 12 cm in size. Guelder rose 'Compactum' is bright orange-red to bordeaux red in autumn.

The white flowers of Guelder rose 'Compactum' appear in umbrella clusters from May to June.

The light red drupes of Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are very long-lasting.

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Guelder rose 'Compactum' has good frost hardiness.

Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.

Screen, ornamental shrub, park, landscape, hedge, tub

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- 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 helps the plant to survive periods of drought.
- To increase vigour and flowering, the plant should be cut back a hand's breadth above the ground every 3-5 years.

It is advisable to prune this plant from the end of June to the beginning of July.

The Guelder rose 'Compactum' sets beautiful accents together with:
Common privet.

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

- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to the beginning of July
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September.