Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum'

Also Known As

Viburnum farreri 'Album'
Candidissimum Fragrant Viburnum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum' plant details

Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: fragrant, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the winter-blooming Viburnum in the garden, to the west of the main entrance path to BigTop... Caprifoliaceae / Adoxaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

The rarely offered white flowered form, I believe these are from a Roy Lancaster collection in Gansu (the species was introduced by Purdom and Farrer back around 1910). It blooms in winter in mild climates and very early in spring here. The clusters of berries are also quite ornamental as they change from red to black.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

(candissimum) This winter blooming viburnum positively glows with its white scented flowers. Our plants are in full bloom by mid-late January. Upright growth is perfect in which to grow one of the small clematis.