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viburnum flowering shrubs

Viburnum flowering shrubs are some of the most versatile and beautiful additions to New Zealand gardens, prized for their seasonal blooms, lush foliage, and ornamental berries. Whether you are seeking to create a privacy boundary, add vibrant spring colour, or attract birds and pollinators, viburnums deliver year after year with minimal fuss. With a range of species and cultivars suited to various garden styles and conditions, you’ll find a viburnum shrub to fit every need. Explore the unique qualities of these classic garden performers and discover how they can transform your landscape.

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Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum)

Viburnum burkwoodii is an evergreen shrub that features lovely foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of fragrant, white-pink flowers during spring. The glossy, green foliage provides a great backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide. Viburnum burkwoodii is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in coastal gardens, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, or included anywhere the flowering can be appreciated.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' plant with pink flower buds above lush, dark green foliage.

Viburnum Eve Price

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Viburnum 'Eve Price' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its flowers, foliage, and tidy form. It features dark green foliage, pink buds in winter, and clusters of fragrant white flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small blue-black berries. Growing 1.5–2 metres tall and wide, it’s ideal for hedging, borders, or mixed shrub plantings. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre'

Viburnum Emerald Lustre features pink flower buds that open to reveal clusters of mildly fragrant, white-light pink flowers during winter and early...

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Viburnum tinus variegatum

Viburnum tinus variegatum is an evergreen shrub that features variegated foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of...

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Viburnum davidii (female)

This female variety of Viburnum is a popular evergreen shrub due to its lovely foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal showy...

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Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty'

Viburnum Emerald Beauty is a popular variety due to its impressive foliage and showy flowers. Purple-pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters...

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Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn'

Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn' is a beautiful deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant soft pink flowers that appear from late autumn through winter...

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Viburnum opulus Sterile (Snowball Bush)

Viburnum opulus 'Sterile' is a deciduous shrub known for its beautiful clusters of white flowers without producing berries. This low-maintenance...

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Viburnum Hedge Master

Viburnum Hedge Master is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush and colourful foliage. The glossy foliage emerges red and ages to become dark green...

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Viburnum Dense Fence

Viburnum Dense Fence is an evergreen shrub that features glossy foliage that emerges red and ages to become dark green. Left untrimmed it will grow...

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Pieris Pink Delight (Lily Of The Valley Shrub Pieris japonica)

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Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower)

Brunfelsia Blue Moon, commonly known as the Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower, features masses of sweetly fragrant, pansy like flowers are produced...

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Chaenomeles Double Take Orange (Flowering Quince)

Chaenomeles Double Take Orange is a flowering Quince that features masses of orange flowers from late winter. At this time the shrub is an arching...

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Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower)

Strelitzia reginae Mandelas Gold, commonly known as Yellow Crane Flower or Yellow Bird Of Paradise, produces spectacular yellow flowers through...

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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Ozothamnus Springtime White (Rice Flower)

“Springtime White” is a shrub grown for its prolific flowering and drought tolerance. Clusters of white flowers with a paper-like appearance are...

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

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Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet

Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet is a ground cover rose that features masses of showy, scarlet red flowers. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Red'

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Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum)

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Why Choose Viburnum Flowering Shrubs?

Viburnum flowering shrubs offer a winning combination of robust growth and spectacular displays. Their clusters of white or pink flowers appear in spring or early summer, often followed by richly coloured berries in autumn that provide interest well into winter. Gardeners appreciate viburnum for its ease of care; most varieties are tolerant of light shade, resistant to pests, and adaptable to New Zealand’s varied climate. Whether planted as a specimen, hedge, or mixed border component, viburnums provide structure and year-round appeal to your outdoor spaces.

Popular Varieties of Viburnum

When selecting viburnum flowering shrubs for your garden, consider your space, soil, and sunlight levels. Here are some standout varieties available for Kiwi gardeners:

Planting and Caring for Viburnum Shrubs

For best results, plant your viburnum flowering shrubs in well-draining soil with added organic matter. Most varieties thrive in full sun to part shade, and once established, are relatively drought resistant. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds, while an annual prune after flowering encourages healthy growth and a neat shape. Viburnums rarely suffer from pests, making them a low-maintenance choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Design Ideas for Viburnum in the Garden

Viburnum flowering shrubs are incredibly flexible in the landscape. Use them as informal hedging, dramatic backdrop plantings, or focal points in mixed borders. Their flowers pair beautifully with spring bulbs, while their berry display can be enjoyed alongside other berry-producing shrubs. Try combining species with different bloom and berry times for continuous seasonal interest.

Incorporate viburnum flowering shrubs into your garden to enjoy enduring beauty and year-round performance, all with minimal effort. With attractive options like Viburnum davidii, Viburnum Newport (Doublefile Viburnum), and Viburnum Lucidum (Lucidum Viburnum), there’s a perfect viburnum waiting to enhance your outdoor space.


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