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Sunday, 19 February 2012

Good plant #137 - Viburnum 'Juddii'

Viburnums thrive here in Manchester.  In winter 2011/ 2012, many have flowered very early in the winter.  This particular variety is one of the later flowering viburnums - April/ May.   I like this deciduous (ish) variety for a few reasons.  It produces masses of fragrant clusters of flowers - almost obscuring the foliage.  Sometimes the foliage is purple in the autumn.  It is a compact variety.

This plant thrives in sun or part shade and prefers moist and fertile soil.  It benefits from a light trim after flowering to keep a nice shape.

You can take cuttings in summer.


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