Guelder Rose 40/60cm Bare Root (Viburnum opulus)

Viburnum Opulus - Guelder Rose

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) is a fast growing, vigorous shrub with large lace cap like white flowers, from late spring to early summer.  When is a rose not a rose - when it is a Guelder Rose.  It is one of the most attractive native species with creamy white flowers in June, small bright red bunches of red berries that provide food for wildlife well into the winter.  Guelder Rose is most commonly seen in those damp, moist areas where other hedge plants cannot thrive. It can be added to other hedging schemes that need a good wildlife producing shrub.  Other uses can see the Guelder Rose planted as a small garden tree, in the country and farmland areas.  It is a versatile shrub that is underused.

Common Name: Guelder rose, Snowball tree

Genus: Viburnum  

Species:  opulus

Flower:  White

Fruit:  Red

Type:  Bareroot

Size:  40/60cm

Rate of Growth: 20-40cm per year

Planting Location:  Full sun, partial shade, full shade

Soil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types

pH:  neutral, acid, alkaline

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 3  per metre single row

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height: 1-2.5 metres

Spread: 1-2.5 metres

**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.