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Viburnum farreri 'Nanum'

Farrer viburnum 'Nanum'

A compact deciduous shrub to around 1m high, with a dense, mounding habit and ovate, toothed green leaves that are flushed bronze when young, and turn reddish-purple in autumn. Clusters of small, fragrant white flowers open from pink buds in late autumn and winter, and are sometimes followed by round red berries

Synonyms
Viburnum farreri 'Compactum'
Viburnum fragrans nanum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Bronze
Summer Green
Autumn White Green Red Purple
Winter White
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Viburnaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental, not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Viburnum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves and clusters of small, often fragrant white or pink flowers, followed by red, blue or black berries

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by grafting in late summer or winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning grooup 1. Minimal pruning required, if necessary prune immediately after flowering, though this will prevent development of berries

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and viburnum beetle

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus, grey moulds and leaf spot

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