Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'

Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' (picture right) is one of the more popular fragrant viburnums, much lived for its flowering period, autumn to spring.

A cross between V. grandiflorum and V. farreri with its white flushed pink tinged flower buds opening to white fragrant flowers this is a must for the garden in winter.

Used widely in the garden border it adds color and fragrance in the cooler months. V. x bodnantense 'Dawn will reach 3m and has dark green glossy oval shaped leaves.

An upright habit make it a suitable plant for the back garden border, planted against a contrasting background so its flowers can be allowed to be the stars in winter, or it can also be used as a deciduous hedging plant, with the benefit of winter flowers. Preferring a humus rich moist soil in full sun to part shade another to consider is V. x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'

V.bodantense can be pruned to keep in shape and older canes should be removed from established plants to promote new growth. Best time to prune, after flowering in spring