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Viburnum opulus
Guelder Rose 

Viburnum opulus
Common name

Guelder Rose

Group

Shrubs

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Description

Guelder Rose. A British native shrub with dark green leaves turning red in autumn. Small white flowers from late spring to early summer; followed by fleshy bright red fruit. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Bushy
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
5m
Ultimate spread
4m

Colour

Flowers
White in May; June
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Red in July
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Shelter from cold drying winds
Soil
Most types
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Hedging; Border
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Mulch; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Scale

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
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price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 10 litre 40-60 cm --- £27.76 £ 32
Regular 5 litre 80-100 cm --- £11.77 £ 8
Regular 5 litre 40-60 cm --- £11.77 £ 6
Regular OFFER 2 litre 60-80 cm --- £1.44 £1.30 41
Regular 2 litre 60-80 cm --- £3.99 £ 640