snowflake viburnum
Looking for an elegant shrub that transforms the garden with spectacular floral displays and year-round beauty? The snowflake viburnum, or Viburnum plicatum ‘Summer Snowflake’, is a standout choice for New Zealand gardens. This deciduous shrub charms with its masses of pure white, layered flowers—resembling snowflakes—blooming from late spring well into summer. It’s perfect for borders, hedges, or as a striking specimen plant, providing long-lasting interest through foliage, flowers, and a graceful habit.
Viburnum plicatum Summer Snowflake
Viburnum “Summer Snowflake” is a popular variety that features impressive form, foliage and flowers. Light pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of white flowers during spring which literally coat the plant. These result in bright red berries that turn black when ripe and are great for attracting birds. The dark green foliage is lush and held on near horizontal branches. This gives the plant a tiered appearance. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this shrub is achieved when grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that will tolerate dry periods, frost, and cool climates. This Viburnum is commonly included in mixed plantings, grown as a specimen, used in cottage gardens, or included anywhere the flowering and form can be appreciated.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
2.50 m - Spread:
2.50 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
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Living areas - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
