Viburnum farreri (Farrer viburnum)
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Beginner skill rating |
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2.5m max. spread |
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2.5m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Viburnum farreri
Other names: Farrer viburnum
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Genus: Viburnum
Species: V. farreri - V. farreri is an erect, deciduous shrub, with dense clusters of fragrant flowers in late autumn and winter.
Viburnum farreri is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Autumn; White in Winter
Foliage: Bronze in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Fruit: Red in Winter
Fragrance: Clusters of flowers are very fragrant from late autumn and throughout winter.
Habit: Upright
Toxicity: The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue' (Oregon grape)
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Pests: Generally pest free.
Specific pests: Viburnum beetle , Viburnum whitefly
Specific diseases: Leaf spot
General care
Pruning: Can tolerate hard pruning.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Viburnum farreri (Farrer viburnum) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Viburnum farreri
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Viburnum farreri was originally called Viburnum fragans, but this was changed in Farrer's honour. It not only produces deliciously fragant flowers, but also the leaves turn a rich autumnal colour and occasionally it bears red fruits.
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- Posted: Thu. 14th May 2009 09:16
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