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Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum'

Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its glossy deep green foliage and clusters of soft white flowers that appear from winter into spring. This attractive shrub provides year round structure, colour, and texture to New Zealand gardens while also producing decorative dark berries that attract birds. Its dense upright growth habit makes it ideal for hedging, screening, feature planting, and formal garden designs. Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' is easy to grow, low maintenance, and highly valued for its reliability and versatile landscape performance.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.50 m
Flowering time:Spring, Winter
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku15109

How to grow Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' in NZ

Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' grows best in full sun or partial shade with fertile free draining soil enriched with organic matter. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and performs well in coastal and urban environments throughout New Zealand. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development and healthy foliage growth. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds while improving soil structure. This evergreen shrub performs particularly well in temperate regions where mild conditions support dense growth and reliable flowering.

Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' care tips

Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' is relatively low maintenance and easy to care for once established. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages dense fresh growth, especially when used as a hedge or screen. Water during prolonged dry periods, particularly for younger plants and newly established shrubs. Applying a balanced fertiliser during spring supports healthy foliage and flowering performance. Mulching annually helps improve soil conditions and retain moisture around the roots. Ensure the planting area remains free draining to maintain healthy long term plant growth.

Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' size, spacing, and growth rate

Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' typically grows to around 3 to 5 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, forming a dense upright evergreen shrub with glossy foliage. Space plants approximately 1 to 1.5 metres apart when planting as a hedge or screen to allow for healthy growth and coverage. This variety has a moderate growth rate and establishes steadily in sunny or partially shaded positions with fertile well drained soil. Its strong upright habit makes it ideal for privacy planting, formal hedging, and feature landscape applications.

Landscaping uses for Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum'

Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' is widely used in landscaping for adding evergreen structure, glossy foliage, and seasonal flowers to outdoor spaces. It works beautifully as a hedge, screen, feature shrub, or background planting where the dense growth habit creates strong visual impact and privacy. The glossy foliage also provides excellent contrast with flowering shrubs and ornamental grasses. Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' combines effectively with perennials, native plants, and formal garden styles to create layered and visually appealing landscape designs with year round interest.

Why buy Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company offers expert advice and carefully selected plants suited to local growing conditions. Customers benefit from reliable nationwide delivery and plants grown for dense foliage, strong flowering performance, and long term success. Whether you are creating a formal hedge or adding evergreen structure to your landscape, The Plant Company provides exceptional plant quality and trusted horticultural expertise.

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