Viburnum Tinus 60/80cm Pot Grown

Viburnum tinus – Evergreen Winter-Flowering Viburnum

Viburnum tinus is a versatile and dependable evergreen shrub, prized for its year-round structure and long season of interest. From autumn through spring, clusters of pink-flushed buds open into fragrant white flowers, often when little else is blooming. These are followed by metallic blue-black berries that attract birds. With its glossy dark green foliage and easy-care nature, Viburnum tinus is ideal for hedging, borders, or as a backdrop in mixed planting schemes.

Seasonal Highlights

• Autumn–Spring: Pink-flushed buds open into clusters of fragrant white flowers.

• Summer: Glossy evergreen leaves provide reliable background structure.

• Autumn: Metallic blue-black berries ripen, adding colour and feeding birds.

• Winter: One of the few shrubs flowering in the cold months, brightening the garden.

Key Features

• Winter and spring flowers – Clusters of lightly scented, starry white blooms.

• Evergreen foliage – Glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round colour.

• Wildlife-friendly – Nectar for pollinators and berries for birds.

• Versatile – Works as hedging, screening, or in mixed borders.

• Hardy and adaptable – Tolerates a wide range of soils and conditions.

Perfect For

• Winter gardens – Adds colour when little else is in flower.

• Hedging and screening – Dense growth makes it ideal for structure.

• Mixed borders – Combines well with perennials and flowering shrubs.

• Wildlife gardens – Provides food and shelter across the seasons.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Thrives in sun or partial shade.

• Soil: Grows in most well-drained soils, including clay and loam.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

• Care: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Water well in dry spells until established.

Looks Great With

• Winter-flowering shrubs – Combine with Mahonia, Sarcococca, or Witch Hazel.

• Evergreens – Partner with Skimmia, Camellia, or Euonymus for structure.

• Spring bulbs – Snowdrops, Crocus, and Daffodils complement the flowers.

• Ornamental grasses – Add texture and year-round contrast.

Viburnum tinus is a tough, reliable evergreen shrub that delivers fragrant winter flowers, glossy foliage, and wildlife value. Perfect for hedging, borders, or year-round structure, it’s a must-have for low-maintenance, all-season interest.