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Shrub · DeciduousSKU 172474

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' - Compact Guelder Rose 3 Litre Pot

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' - Compact Guelder Rose 3 Litre Pot

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'
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Compact Guelder Rose
Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'
RHS AGM Winner Pollinator Friendly Pet Safe
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H6 (-20 to -15°C)
Mature size
1-1.5m tall × 1-1.5m wide
Foliage
Deciduous
Flowers
White
Flowering
Summer
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Moderate
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About Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' - Compact Guelder Rose 3 Litre Pot

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' - Compact Guelder Rose

This smaller version of the native Guelder Rose packs all the seasonal beauty into a compact form. From spring flowers to autumn berries and fiery foliage, it offers year-round interest in a manageable size.

Seasonal Highlights

  • Spring: White lace-cap flowers appear
  • Summer: Fresh green maple-like foliage
  • Autumn: Vibrant red berries and stunning foliage colour
  • Winter: Architectural branching structure

Key Features

  • Compact deciduous shrub
  • White lace-cap spring flowers
  • Bright red autumn berries
  • Excellent autumn foliage colour
  • Very hardy and adaptable

Perfect For

  • Small gardens
  • Mixed borders
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Autumn interest
  • Naturalistic planting

Growing Tips

Plant in any moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates heavy clay and wet conditions. Water during establishment. Mulch annually. Prune lightly after flowering if needed to maintain shape. Very low maintenance and trouble-free.

Looks Great With

Beautiful with spring bulbs, Cornus, Amelanchier, Acer, and underplanted with ferns, Geraniums, and other shade-tolerant perennials for multi-season interest.

A superb choice for bringing seasonal beauty and wildlife value to gardens of any size.

Plants well with

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