Viburnum opulus
Viburnum opulus

Viburnum opulus

£1.80

Guelder rose: Water elder. A large, vigorous, deciduous shrub of spreading habit, with maple like 3-5 lobed leaves, with rich autumn colours. Flattened corymbs appear in June or July, and are edged with showy white ray florets, giving an effect similar to lace-cap hydrangeas, which are followed in autumn by shining red, translucent fruits, lasting long into the winter. This is a familiar native of hedgerows and suitable in wet or boggy situations. Plant in all types of moist, well drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Hardiness rating H6.

Evergreen / Deciduous

  • Deciduous

Flower Color

  • White

Attractive to Bees

  • Yes

Attractive to Birds

  • Yes

Attractive to Butterflies

  • Yes

British Grown

  • No

Flowering Season

  • Spring/Summer

Height/Size

  • 60-80cm 1+1

Mature Height

  • 4-8m

Mature Spread

  • 2.5-4m

Native to UK

  • Yes

PH

  • Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Shape/Habit

  • Bushy

Sun Levels

  • Full sun, Partial shade

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