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Viburnum farreri Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but is ill-adapted for poor soils and for dry situations[1]. It prefers a deep rich loamy soil in full sun or in semi-shade[11, 200]. Best if given shade from the early morning sun in spring[200]. Requires shelter from N. and E. winds[200]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[184]. A very ornamental plant[1], it flowers in the winter and the flowers are said to withstand temperatures down to -12°c without damage[11, 200]. The flowers diffuse a sweet and cloying perfume of heliotrope[245]. The fruit, however, is not often produced in this country[K]. This may be due to the plant being self-incompatible and so growing 2 or more different cultivars together may improve fruit set[11, 200]. Hand pollination may also be beneficial as well as siting the plants so that they get the maximum of protection from severe winter weather[K]. A west-facing wall or woodland edge would be ideal for this[K]. The plants flower on terminal and lateral clusters of the current years growth, any pruning is best carried out in the spring[219]. This species has long been known as V. fragrans, but this name is invalid[11]. It is closely related to V. grandiflorum[11]. For further Viburnum farreri gardening information |
