Guelder rose - Viburnum opulus
Guelder rose - Viburnum opulus
Guelder rose - Viburnum opulus
Guelder rose - Viburnum opulus
Guelder rose - Viburnum opulus
Viburnum opulus
Guelder Rose, European Cranberrybush, Cramp Bark
Plant received in excellent condition, shoots without any issues ????
Gilles , 10/09/2024
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Description
Viburnum opulus, also known as the Guelder Rose, is a native bush found in damp undergrowth, even in marshes. With a naturally rounded habit, it is recognized by its palmate leaves, flat clusters of white flowers followed by small bright red fruits, and its beautiful autumn colours. A colourful, unpretentious countryside bush that adapts to any good garden soil that is not too dry.
The Guelder Rose is a deciduous bush native to Europe and North Africa. It now belongs to the Adoxaceae family. This very bushy bush, with fairly rapid growth, will reach about 3.50m (11.5ft) in height and 3m (9.8ft) in spread, depending on the growing conditions. Its low branches easily layer on contact with the ground, accentuating its thicket-like appearance. It blooms in May-June, in the form of flattened corymbs measuring 6 to 8cm (3.1in) in diameter; these corymbs are composed, just like in hydrangeas, of a crown of sterile florets surrounding a central disc of fertile florets. This slightly fragrant flowering is very melliferous and nectariferous. The fruiting is abundant and decorative, in the form of hanging clusters filled with round berries measuring 1cm (0.4in) in diameter, bright red and slightly translucent when ripe, much appreciated by birds. Its wavy, rough foliage is green, then turns to purple in autumn, so its interest in a garden is twofold. The leaf is divided into 3 to 5 acute-lobed with dentate margins. This foliage is absent in winter.
Completely hardy, the Guelder Rose is a plant that thrives in sunny or semi-shady positions, in any ordinary soil that is rather moist, even limestone and clay. It can be used as a free hedge or in a mass planting. In a hedge, it can be combined with a variety of bushes chosen for their autumn colours (European spindle, burning bush, Smokebush, oakleaf hydrangea, Cornus), their spring flowering (mock orange, lilacs, serviceberries), or even for their beautiful fruiting (chokeberries, beautyberries, snowberries, wild roses...). Its graceful inflorescences can be included in your spring bouquets.
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Viburnum
opulus
Viburnaceae
Guelder Rose, European Cranberrybush, Cramp Bark
Western Europe
Planting and care
Viburnum opulus is grown in full sun or partial shade. Place it from November to May, outside the freezing period, in a preferably rich, moist to wet soil, but not too dry. This bush is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. The guelder rose is often attacked by aphids, but it is not a major threat. After flowering, you can prune the bush if you want to maintain its rounded habit. Trim lightly and remove branches that compromise the plant's symmetry. This Viburnum tolerates severe pruning.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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