This genus consists of 150 easily grown; cool-climate; deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen; shrubby plants that are grown for their flowers, autumnal leaf color, and berries. Most have erect branching stems, paired leaves, and a spread about two-thirds their height. Small, sometimes fragrant, white flowers are displayed in dense clusters. In certain species the flowers somewhat resemble lacecap hydrangeas; like them, they bear sterile ray florets that surround a center of small fertile flowers. The buds and petals, particularly in cultivars, may be softly colored in tints of pink, yellow, and green. The berries are vividly colored, often red, blue, or black.
CULTIVATION
Light open positions and light well-drained soils are preferred. Many are drought tender. Prune the evergreens by clipping in late spring and the deciduous species by removing entire old stems after flowering. For a good berry display, grow several shrubs in the same area. Propagation is from cuttings taken in summer, or from seed in autumn.
Top Tip
Bring interest to the winter garden with late-flowering species such as Viburnum tinus, and with species such as V.opulus, whose leaves turn red in autumn.
CULTIVATION
Light open positions and light well-drained soils are preferred. Many are drought tender. Prune the evergreens by clipping in late spring and the deciduous species by removing entire old stems after flowering. For a good berry display, grow several shrubs in the same area. Propagation is from cuttings taken in summer, or from seed in autumn.
Top Tip
Bring interest to the winter garden with late-flowering species such as Viburnum tinus, and with species such as V.opulus, whose leaves turn red in autumn.
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