Fragrant Viburnum
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Edgewood Nursery, Klyn Nurseries, Lake County Nursery Inc., Cayuga Landscape Company, Forestfarm Nursery, Fairweather Gardens
Description
Selected for abundant inflorescences of dark red (Currant Red 821/2 to 821/3) flower buds which open towhite petals with red-blotched (Currant Red 821/3) reverse; strong, spicy, clove fragrance, and glossy,dark green foliage that turns brilliant orange-red in autumn. It is resistant to bacterial leaf spot andpowdery mildew. The original compact plant is 7' high and 7 1/2' wide. Hybridized and selected by Donald Egolf at the U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, D.C. Color designations according to the R.H.S. Colour Chart, 1942 and 1966 (DS 128).
USDA Hardiness Zone
5B
Special characteristics
fragrance, fall color, disease resistance, flowering season