Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Viburnums are grown for ornamental flowers, autumn colour and clusters of bright berries, varying in colour from blue, red or black. Growing several in the same area will encourage a good display of berries.

Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' bears clusters of fragrant, starry, white flowers, followed by metallic blue berries. It's a popular choice for hedging and bears strongly fragrant pinkish-white flowers. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' in moist but well-drained soil in an open position. To propagate, take cuttings in summer.

Plant calendar

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Viburnum ‘Gwenllian’ and wildlife

Viburnum ‘Gwenllian’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Viburnum ‘Gwenllian’ poisonous?

Viburnum ‘Gwenllian’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Viburnum 'Gwenllian'
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