- Botanical name: Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian'
- Common name: Viburnum
- Family: Adoxaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Scented flowers
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.
How to grow Viburnum 'Gwenllian'
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Plant size
3m height
3m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade, full shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in January |
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Do Plant in November |
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Do Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does flower in January |
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Plant does flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
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Plant does flower in December |
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Plant does not fruit in May |
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Plant does not fruit in June |
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Plant does not fruit in July |
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Plant does fruit in August |
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Plant does fruit in September |
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Plant does fruit in October |
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Plant does not fruit in November |
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Plant does not fruit in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
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 Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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