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Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum'

Also Known As

Variegated Laurustinus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-10b

Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum' plant details

Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light to medium green leaves with irregular creamy-white variegation surround reddish spring buds that open to light pink flower clusters. Metallic blueberries follow. Pretty, reliable, tough, useful - one can't ask for much more. Minimum temperature: -0 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

The old cultivar of laurustinus that is much hardier than the newer clones. Pink flowers followed by blue berries on this workhorse evergreen shrub, to 4-6 ft tall and wide. Sun/part shade, best with a little summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6. Caprifoliaceae / Adoxaceae