Such an evergreen viburnum like Viburnum tinus is of outstanding value. It requires little care, is largely uninteresting to pests and blooms at an unusual time. But when is that exactly?
When is the flowering time of Viburnum tinus?
The Viburnum tinus blooms in the winter, usually between January and April, depending on the variety and ambient temperature. The five-fold, hermaphrodite flowers are strongly fragrant and shine in white to pink. Some varieties, like 'Little Bognor', begin to bloom in August.
Winter time is flowering time
This evergreen plant, which is considered poisonous mainly because of its stone cores, usually blooms in this country after its winter rest period. This is the case between January and April. The decisive factors for the flowering time are the variety and the respective ambient temperature.
Here are the characteristics of the flowers:
- strong but pleasantly scented
- hermaphrodite
- fivefold
- bright white to pink
- 4 to 9 cm wide umbel flowers
- There are also varieties like 'Little Bognor', which bloom from August
- Protect flowers from severe frost, e.g. B. with fleece (€32.00 at Amazon)
Tip
Make sure to overwinter your Mediterranean viburnum properly. Otherwise the shoots will freeze and the flowers will not bloom in spring.
