A good shrub for a border, house foundation planting, or as a hedge. Plant where there is no danger of reflective heat that could prematurely trigger the blooms. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.
Viburnum farreri
Fragrant Viburnum
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune as needed after flowering (leave flowers to allow for berries in the fall). Another variety, not necessarily the same variety, may be necessary for cross-pollination for an increase in berry production.
Rate this Plant:
This early flowering shrub has beautifully fragrant flowers that will flourish if spring frost is held at bay by mild temperatures.
- Pink to white flowers before leaves emerge
- Sweetly fragrant
- Great reddish purple fall color
Height: 8-10 ft
Spread: 8-10 ft
Zone: 5-8
Color: Pink
Interesting Notes about Fragrant Viburnum:
One of the earliest viburnums to bloom with extremely fragrant flowers on stems with no leaves. This does create a vulnerability to spring frost because it could affect flowering and fruit production. For that reason it is recommended to plant where flower buds are not encouraged too soon.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fragrant
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water