Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'
Common Name: "Dawn viburnum"
Type: Deciduous shrub Family: Adoxaceae Hardiness Zone: 7-8 Sunlight: Sun to semi-shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Prefers deep, rich soil Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, will handle poorer sites Plant Height x Width: 9-10' x 6-8' Leaf: Quilted leaves turn reddish in autumn Flower: Clusters of fragrant, pink, tubular flowers Bloom Time: September to March (best after October) Bloom Size: Large clusters Maintenance: Do not prune, except to remove a branch right to ground after blooming Landscape use: Good three-season interest (spring flowers, quality summer foliage and good fall color). Foundations or shrub borders. May be grown as a screen or hedge. Shrub also has good specimen value. Consider siting this shrub in areas (along a walkway or near a door) where the flowers can be observed and the fragrance enjoyed. Pest and Disease: Viburnum leaf beetle is a problem Native Range: Garden origin (Wales) Planting Instructions: Plant in protected area for frost resistance for blooms Propagation: Softwood cuttings in summer |