- Botanical name: Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'
- Common name: Viburnum
- Family: Adoxaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Scented flowers
Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ is a fantastic winter-flowering shrub, bearing densely packed clusters of rose, pink or blush white, sweetly scented blooms, on bare stems. It’s perfect for growing in the front garden or near an entrance or walk, where its fragrant, pretty blooms can be best appreciated. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. To propagate, take cuttings in summer.
How to grow Viburnum 'Dawn'
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Plant size
3m height
2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does flower in November |
D
Plant does flower 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 'Dawn' and wildlife
Viburnum 'Dawn' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Viburnum 'Dawn' poisonous?
Viburnum 'Dawn' 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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