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Viburnum grandiflorum

Also Known As

  • Viburnum nervosum
  • Kulem

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 7'-15'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 7a-8b

Viburnum grandiflorum plant details

Viburnum grandiflorum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum grandiflorum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 7 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum grandiflorum

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This large tall growing shrub blooms in January-February. The small pink flowers are very fragrant and wanted that early in spring.
Known as "Kulem" in its native mountains of Kashmir, this large (7-15') shrub is most beautiful in early spring when its drooping clusters of pale pink, sweetly fragrant flowers open from rosy-red buds-(well-named with "great-flower"!) Sun-PSh/Med

Gardening facts about Viburnum grandiflorum plant

How to Grow Viburnum grandiflorum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Viburnum 'Dawn', Viburnum bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Viburnum x bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Pink Dawn Bodnant Viburnum

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Viburnum 'Anne Russell', Korean Spice Bush, Korean Spice Viburnum

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6'-12'

Width: 6'-12'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Korean Spice, Mayflower, Mother's Day Viburnum

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-7b

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 4'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
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aka Viburnum 'Cayuga'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 4'-8'

Width: 4'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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aka Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont', Bodnant Viburnum

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular
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