Description
Viburnum x bodnantense is a hybrid between V. farreri and V. grandiflorum first made at Bodnant Garden in the 1930s. Known for the production of flowers through Winter and early Spring, which combined with its deciduous nature creates a memorable site with bare stems covered in lots of pink flowers. They are also great to add some Autumn colour to your garden, with the foliage going from its natural dark green colour to shades of red and purple before dropping.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Arrowwood ‘Charles Lamont’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ can grow to a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m.
- Did You Know That:Viburnum can have up to 4 periods of colour through the year, with up to two flushes of flowers, berries and often fiery foliage in Autumn?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant is not tolerant of alkaline soil, it requires either a neutral or acidic soil to grow.
Best Position
Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and is a very versatile plant that can cope with full shade, partial shade, or full sun.
Maintenance
Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ can be pruned immediately after flowering, which consists of lightly trimming the plant to help maintain a pleasant shape to the plant. If you want the plant to produce berries then any shaping should be done carefully, remembering to leave at least a percentage of spent flowers intact.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ can have problems with aphids, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as leaf spot. It is not considered to be toxic.
