Spring’s most glorious!
1 Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’
It is a wonderful sight when the lace-cap-like white flowers of the snowball bush or Guelder rose appear on its bare branches in spring. They start off as lime green, turn to creamy white, and may become speckled in a delicate shade of pink with age. When the flowers, which are very popular in the florist trade, have almost disappeared, the fresh green maple-like leaves unfold, turning to a glossy dark green in summer. As this is a deciduous shrub, you can expect another show of colour when the leaves turn to rich autumn shades before falling. Mature height is between 2 – 3m.
Grow notes:
• Full sun or partial shade;
• Rich, moist loamy soil that drains well;
• Frost hardy and suitable for cold climates;
• Can easily be propagated from hardwood cuttings in early spring before growth starts again.
