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Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' - Japanese Snowball 3 Litre Pot

Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' - Japanese Snowball 3 Litre Pot

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'
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Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H6 (-20 to -15°C)
Mature size
2.5-4m tall × 2.5-4m wide
Foliage
Deciduous
Flowers
White
Flowering
Spring
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 plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' - Japanese Snowball 3 Litre Pot

Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' - Japanese Snowball

This outstanding variety offers an exceptionally long display of elegant white flowers along distinctive horizontal branches. Its architectural form and extended flowering make it a superb choice for adding structure and beauty.

Seasonal Highlights

  • Spring: White lace-cap flowers appear along branches
  • Summer: Continuous flowering through summer months
  • Autumn: Dark green leaves turn rich burgundy-red
  • Winter: Elegant tiered branching structure

Key Features

  • Very long flowering season
  • Elegant white lace-cap flowers
  • Distinctive horizontal branching
  • Excellent autumn foliage colour
  • Architectural form

Perfect For

  • Specimen planting
  • Mixed shrub borders
  • Architectural gardens
  • Woodland edges
  • Seasonal interest

Growing Tips

Plant in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Water regularly during establishment. Mulch annually. Prune minimally after flowering to maintain natural form. Tolerates most soils except very dry conditions. Generally trouble-free.

Looks Great With

Beautiful alongside Acers, Cornus, spring bulbs, Hostas, ferns, Astilbes, and other shade-tolerant plants. Works well in woodland garden schemes and mixed borders.

A truly exceptional shrub offering months of flowers, stunning autumn colour, and year-round architectural beauty.

Plants well with

Our growers' picks to plant alongside Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' - Japanese Snowball 3 Litre Pot for a fuller, longer-lasting display.