Botanical profile
Viburnum × carlcephalum
Latin name
Viburnum × carlcephalum
Common name
Carlcephalum fragrant viburnum
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Adoxaceae
Viburnum × carlcephalum, commonly known as fragrant snowball viburnum or Carlcephalum viburnum, is a deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit, prized for its spectacular and intensely fragrant blooms. In spring, it becomes covered with large, spherical inflorescences composed of pure white flowers, emitting a powerful and sweet fragrance, noticeable from a distance, reminiscent of orange blossom and sweet spices. Its dark green, ample, and textured foliage creates a dense mass during the growing season and turns beautiful purplish-red hues in autumn. Ideal as a specimen plant near living areas or as a background plant in a border, it offers a remarkable visual and olfactory impact. Viburnum × carlcephalum thrives in well-drained, rich soil and is distinguished by its abundant flowering and classic elegance in the garden.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameCarlcephalum fragrant viburnum
Latin nameViburnum × carlcephalum
FamilyAdoxaceae
TypeOrnamental shrub
Plant
description
description
Viburnum × carlcephalum, commonly known as fragrant snowball viburnum or Carlcephalum viburnum, is a deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit, prized for its spectacular and intensely fragrant blooms. In spring, it becomes covered with large, spherical inflorescences composed of pure white flowers, emitting a powerful and sweet fragrance, noticeable from a distance, reminiscent of orange blossom and sweet spices. Its dark green, ample, and textured foliage creates a dense mass during the growing season and turns beautiful purplish-red hues in autumn. Ideal as a specimen plant near living areas or as a background plant in a border, it offers a remarkable visual and olfactory impact. Viburnum × carlcephalum thrives in well-drained, rich soil and is distinguished by its abundant flowering and classic elegance in the garden.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Watering
Moderate, water regularly during establishment
Fertilization
Composting in spring
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Rounded spreading
Fruiting
Rarely fruitful, small red to black berries, not abundant
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height10 ft (3 m)
Spread10 ft (3 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-30°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
