Viburnum carlesii 'Diana'

Also Known As

Korean Spice
Mayflower
Mother's Day Viburnum

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

4a-7b

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Viburnum carlesii 'Diana' plant details

Viburnum carlesii 'Diana' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum carlesii 'Diana'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: dense, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum carlesii 'Diana'

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This much-loved selection is more compact and rounded with purple-tinged new growth. Red-pink flower buds mature into very fragrant, white flower clusters resembling snowballs, with a delightful sweet and spicy scent.

By: Forestfarm

Some say her ambrosial fragrance can waft over 30 ft. away. We say you'll want to plant this compact, medium-sized beauty as soon as possible. Tinged chocolate when young, the broadly ovate, serrated foliage matures to a dusty dark green with fuzzy gray-green undersides, and in fall broadcasts purple-red shades. Dome-shaped clusters of red buds herald the posh pink flowers which brighten to a satiny white, emitting the most irresistible Daphne-like perfume. Mingling amid other broadleaf shrubs, positioned alone or employed as a hedge, the energetic deciduous 'Diana' should stay close to a well-traveled, moist sunny spot.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

In New England Viburnum carlesii is known as The Mayflower or Mother's Day Viburnum, since it is always in bloom on that special day in early May. 'Diana' is a compact cultivar of this species with reddish pink buds opening to the most fragrant white blossoms whose heady perfume fills the whole garden. Fall color is a deep burgundy. Grows 5-6' high and wide.

By: Avant Gardens

Grows into a 10' shrub in time. The deep pink buds open to pink and white flowers. The beautiful flowers are sweetly scented of cinnamon in early spring.