Summer Snowflake Viburnum - Grown in zones 5-8, this doublefile viburnum produces pure white blooms from April-September. Its lace cap blooms make it a stunning addition to any garden.
It is a deciduous shrub that is known for its showy white flowers that bloom in late spring and sporadically in summer. It is a cultivar of the Japanese snowball viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum).
Summer Snowflake Viburnum grows to be 6-8 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide. It has dark green leaves that turn burgundy red to purplish red in the fall. The flowers are borne in flat-topped clusters that can be up to 4 inches in diameter. The flowers are non-fragrant.
Summer Snowflake Viburnum is a relatively easy plant to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. The plant can be pruned after flowering to remove dead or diseased branches.
Summer Snowflake Viburnum is a popular choice for landscaping and is often used as a specimen plant, in mass plantings, or as a hedge. It is also a good choice for growing in containers.
Here are some additional tips for growing Summer Snowflake Viburnum:
- Plant in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds.
- Mulch the soil around the plant to help retain moisture.
- Water the plant deeply and regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the plant after flowering to remove dead or diseased branches.
With proper care, Summer Snowflake Viburnum will thrive and provide you with years of enjoyment.
Here are some of the benefits of Summer Snowflake Viburnum:
- It is a low-maintenance plant.
- It is drought-tolerant once established.
- It is resistant to pests and diseases.
- It has showy white flowers that bloom for a long period of time.
- It is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
