Description

Reliable, evergreen, and quietly elegant, Viburnum tinus is a true all-rounder for South London gardens. With deep green foliage, clusters of pink buds opening to white flowers from autumn through spring, and metallic blue berries to follow, this shrub provides interest when most others are dormant. Perfect for hedging, screens, or year-round structure, it pairs beautifully with hellebores, mahonia, or sarcococca for a winter-friendly border.

Plants supplied in a growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 2–4m (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 2–3m


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  Flower Colour: Pink buds opening to white


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  Flowering Period: Late autumn to early spring


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  Foliage: Evergreen


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  Fragrant: Lightly scented


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  Growth Rate: Moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal and urban pollution


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid to neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter and berries for birds, flowers attract pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Coastal and urban gardens


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  Evergreen hedging or screening


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  Winter-interest borders


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  Mixed planting schemes with structure

How to Grow:

Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during dry spells. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.