A doublefile viburnum with distinctive horizontal tiered branches lined with flat white lacecap heads in spring. A striking architectural feature shrub with red autumn tones.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 3.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Mariesii Viburnum
Botanically, Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Adoxaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 3.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Mariesii Viburnum
Mariesii Viburnum suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Mariesii Viburnum does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Mariesii Viburnum is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Mariesii Viburnum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Mariesii Viburnum in the garden
Mariesii Viburnum earns its place for a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Mariesii Viburnum with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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