Viburnum tinus Rock'n Rolla

Viburnum tinus Rock’n Rolla is a variety of laurustinus selected for its particularly compact habit, glossy green foliage with beautifully incurved leaves, and red stems. Ornamental all year round, this bush is equally suited to container growing or decorating small gardens. Its generous flowering takes the form of large panicles of white flowers, emerging from pretty pink buds. It also produces small decorative fruits in autumn. Ideal for terraces, balconies or house entrances, it adds an elegant and colourful touch, even in winter.

Viburnum tinus 'Rock’n Rolla' is a variety of laurustinus belonging to the Viburnaceae family. The Viburnum tinus species is native to the Mediterranean basin, where it grows naturally in woodland undergrowth, forest edges, garrigue and scrub vegetation.
Selected by Thijs Veldhuijzen and introduced in 2024 by Globe Planter (France) and Plantipp (Netherlands), the 'Rock’n Rolla' laurustinus has a bushy, compact and upright habit, reaching approximately 1.20 m in height and 0.70 m in width. Its reddish to reddish-brown stems bear glossy green foliage, slightly incurved, very different from usual varieties. The flowering period lasts from August-September to March-April, depending on the climate. It begins with the appearance of pink flower buds towards the end of the year. These later open into small white flowers which are lightly scented and highly attractive to bees. In autumn, the bush also produces ovoid metallic blue-black berries, measuring 4 to 5 mm long. Its fruits are eaten by birds, which disperse the seeds beneath perching trees. As an understorey bush, it tolerates root competition from other trees perfectly.

Low-maintenance Viburnum tinus 'Rock’n Rolla' tolerates all exposures, even shade, as well as dry or chalky soils. This evergreen bush is relatively cold-hardy, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C for short periods when mature. It adapts to a wide range of soils, provided they are not too wet or waterlogged in winter. It requires little care and is perfectly suited to container growing, beds or low hedges. Like Mexican orange blossoms, myrtles, Nandina and Mahonias, it is perfect for brightening up the garden or terrace during the shortest days of the year.