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Kern's Pink Snowball Viburnum-Fragrant Blooms 4/5' h B&B

Kern's Pink Snowball Viburnum-Fragrant Blooms 4/5' h B&B

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Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Kern's Pink' Information Page
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Kern's Pink'

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Kern's Pink'

Description

'Kern's Pink' Snowball Viburnum is a deciduous shrub known for its stunning pink-tinted snowball-like blooms. This plant features tiered branches with dark green foliage that turns a beautiful reddish-purple in the fall. It's an excellent choice for adding texture and color to gardens.

Suggested Uses

This viburnum is perfect for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as a hedge. Its attractive blooms make it a great choice for cutting gardens, and it can also be used in wildlife gardens to attract pollinators.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Kern's Pink'
  • Common Name Common Name: Kern's Pink' Snowball Viburnum
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-8 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with adequate space
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Moderately
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes, mildly
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry periods.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in late fall to protect roots from extreme cold.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
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