viburnum varieties
Searching for the perfect viburnum varieties to enhance your New Zealand garden? Viburnums are a versatile group of shrubs known for their lush foliage, showy blooms, and reliable year-round interest. With so many viburnum varieties available, you’re sure to find one that suits your space—whether you need a striking feature plant, an elegant hedge, or a wildlife-friendly accent. In this guide, we’ll highlight some of the most popular and garden-worthy viburnum varieties, offering inspiration and practical advice for choosing the right viburnum for your landscape.
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.
From $141.61
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 clusters of white flowers during spring. The flowers are great for attracting bees and birds and result in blue-black berries. The dark green foliage is lush and leathery and provides a great backdrop to the flowers. 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 it is 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 a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, included in cottage gardens, or grown anywhere the flowering can be appreciated.
From $26.93
