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Viburnum plicatum 'Rosace' Shrub

Name: Viburnum plicatum 'Rosace' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: VI1889.1
Price: 30.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Japanese snowball

Bush, 40-60cm, 4L pot

£30

£30 ~~£30~~

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Bush

Many stems low down

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 2.5m x 2.5m in 20 years

Foliage Deciduous, deeply-viened green leaves red in autumn

Flowers Double rows of white and pink flowers in spring

Position Full sun to part shade

Description

Viburnum plicatum 'Rosace', also known as Japanese snowball 'Rosace,' is a dense deciduous shrub with a spreading habit, typically reaching a height and spread of 2.5 metres. This shrub features deeply-veined green leaves that transform into a striking display of reddish-purple foliage in autumn before they fall. In spring, 'Rosace' produces double rows of white and pink sterile flowers along its branches, adding beautiful seasonal interest to the garden. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates both moist but well-drained and well-drained soil types.

AKA: Japanese snowball 'Rosace', Viburnum plicatum 'Kern's Pink', Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Kern's Pink'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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