Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’
Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’
Snowball bush / Red Guelder Rose
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Flowering period: May to June
- Height : 2,5-4m
- Foliage: deciduous
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Varieties
Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’
Also known as the Snowball Tree or Snowball Bush, this vigorous shrub is much-loved for its snowball-shaped clusters of white or green-tinted flowers which appear in early summer.
The light green leaves turn purple-tinted in autumn. It grows to 2,5 to 4m.
Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’
If you are short of space try Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’. This variety has a compact growing habit and white, lacecap flowers. It produces bright, red berries in autumn. The fruit often remains into the winter.
Great in wildlife gardens. Expect a height of 1,5m and a spread of 1,5m.
Pruning
Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’
When and how to prune Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ ( Snowball Bush). Prune an established Snowball Bush immediately after flowering. Cut back about 1/5 of the oldest branches to the base. This type of pruning will stimulate new growth.
Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’
An established Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’ needs little pruning or no pruning. If the shrub gets too big for the available place, cut back some of the oldest stems to the base of the plant, after flowering.
Pest and Diseases
Holes in the leaves of Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’. Most of the leaf damage is caused by the beige-coloured larvae of the viburnum beetle. What can do you about it.
Plant combination
Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ looks good with a range of partners such as Dicentra, Digitalis, Philadelphus and Deutzia.
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
