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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

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

Viburnum grandiflorum is a bushy, deciduous shrub with strongly veined green leaves, which have toothed edges. From January it bears clusters of fragrant, pale-pink flowers on bare stems, followed by the emergence of new leaves in late winter. It's perfect for growing as a specimen shrub in a mixed border and also works well planted alongside other winter blooming shrubs or small trees like Hamamelis and Sarcococca.

Grow Viburnum grandiflorum in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost, and remove vertical shoots to retain the rounded shape of the shrub, after flowering.

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Viburnum and wildlife

Viburnum is known for attracting birds. It provides shelter and habitat.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Viburnum poisonous?

Viburnum 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
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