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Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' Shrub

Name: Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: VI1890.1
Price: 30.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Japanese snowball

Bush, 40-60cm, 5L pot

£30

£30 ~~£30~~

Available As:

Bush

Many stems low down

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 4m x 4m in 20 years

Foliage Deciduous, heart shaped dark green leaves, red-purple in autumn

Flowers White flowers in late spring to late summer

Position Full sun to part shade

Description

Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake', also known as Japanese 'Summer Snowflake,' is a deciduous shrub with a bushy habit, typically growing to a height and spread of 4 metres. It features heart-shaped, dark green leaves that transform into a vibrant red-purple in autumn. From late spring to late summer, this shrub produces clusters of snow-white flowers, followed by red fruits that ripen to black. Japanese 'Summer Snowflake' thrives in moist but well-drained soils and performs best in full sun to partial shade.

AKA: Japanese snowball 'Summer Snowflake'

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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