Most species of the Viburnum genus, better known as Viburnum, prefer moist to wet soil in a sunny to partially shaded location. Spring or autumn is recommended as a planting time.
When is the ideal planting time for viburnum bushes?
The best time to plant Viburnum is in spring or fall. Make sure to choose a sunny to partially shaded location with moist to wet soil. Some viburnum species can also be planted in pots all year round.
The snowball is relatively easy to care for, but usually requires a lot of water. Do not plant the individual plants too close together; depending on the species, they can grow up to three meters high. To create a hedge, you can combine different viburnum bushes according to your taste or even the viburnum with other flowering bushes.
Can I plant the snowball in a pot?
Smaller snowball species can also be cultivated in a bucket. Make sure that the pot is large enough to give the snowball stability and enough space for he althy roots to develop. You should replace the potting soil about every three years, otherwise it will be exhausted. Planting in pots is possible practically at any time of the year.
Many species of viburnum are also hardy in Central European climates. However, potted plants usually need winter protection so that the roots do not freeze. The snowball in the bucket can also use a little fertilizer from time to time.
The most important things in brief:
- best planting time: spring or autumn
- Location: sunny to partially shaded
- Soil: moist to wet
- some species have different preferences
- Planting in containers is possible practically all year round
- Protect potted plants from frost
Tip
The snowball is very suitable for planting a bird protection hedge and as a contrast to delphiniums, phlox or other bright perennials. You can also plant small varieties in a pot on the terrace.