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You will receive a similar plant to the one photographed and not necessarily the same. If you would like a photo of the exact plant we are sending, just drop us a line! Pots and plants are sold separately unless otherwise specified in the listing.
Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snowball Viburnum) is a gorgeous deciduous shrub loved for its elegant layered branches and masses of lacecap-style white flowers in late spring and early summer. It brings a soft, architectural feel to the garden, with foliage that turns lovely warm tones in autumn too. A brilliant choice for borders, wildlife-friendly gardens, or as a standout specimen plant.
Light Best grown in full sun or partial shade. It’ll flower most generously with plenty of light but appreciates a little shelter from harsh afternoon sun in particularly exposed spots.
Watering Water regularly while establishing, especially during warmer weather. Once settled in the garden, it’s fairly low maintenance but will appreciate watering during prolonged dry spells.
Temperature Fully hardy in the UK and happy outdoors year-round. Viburnum plicatum copes well with cooler temperatures and seasonal changes.
Potting Plant into moisture-retentive but well-draining soil. If growing in a container, choose a large pot with drainage and use a rich peat-free compost mix. Mulching annually will help retain moisture and keep roots happy.
Hot Tips Its tiered branching habit looks especially beautiful when given space to spread naturally. The flowers are brilliant for pollinators, and birds may visit later in the season for berries on some varieties. Prune lightly after flowering if needed, mainly to shape or remove older stems.
Pet Friendly? Generally considered mildly toxic if eaten in large quantities, so best to discourage curious pets from nibbling.
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About this garden plant
Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snowball Viburnum) is a gorgeous deciduous shrub loved for its elegant layered branches and masses of lacecap-style white flowers in late spring and early summer. It brings a soft, architectural feel to the garden, with foliage that turns lovely warm tones in autumn too. A brilliant choice for borders, wildlife-friendly gardens, or as a standout specimen plant.
Light Best grown in full sun or partial shade. It’ll flower most generously with plenty of light but appreciates a little shelter from harsh afternoon sun in particularly exposed spots.
Watering Water regularly while establishing, especially during warmer weather. Once settled in the garden, it’s fairly low maintenance but will appreciate watering during prolonged dry spells.
Temperature Fully hardy in the UK and happy outdoors year-round. Viburnum plicatum copes well with cooler temperatures and seasonal changes.
Potting Plant into moisture-retentive but well-draining soil. If growing in a container, choose a large pot with drainage and use a rich peat-free compost mix. Mulching annually will help retain moisture and keep roots happy.
Hot Tips Its tiered branching habit looks especially beautiful when given space to spread naturally. The flowers are brilliant for pollinators, and birds may visit later in the season for berries on some varieties. Prune lightly after flowering if needed, mainly to shape or remove older stems.
Pet Friendly? Generally considered mildly toxic if eaten in large quantities, so best to discourage curious pets from nibbling.
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
