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 CARDINAL CANDY™     Viburnum

A special new selection with abundant glossy scarlet red fruit.  Discovered in a batch of seed grown plants, after which a -25 degree cold spell killed  off all  other plants except Cardinal Candy vibrunum.   

Tons of creamy white flowers cover this well branched, rounded plant in May. 

The fruit on this plant is remarkable and abundant. The show of bright red fruit appears in late summer and is still clinging to shrub the next spring when the Cedar Waxwings come to nibble away.  Discovered by Rodney Henneke.  

Viburnum dilatatum 'Henneke' pp#12870 

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Five Stars!. This plant grows in deep dry shade and still flowers and fruits. Robert, IL, Zone 5

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Hardiness:  USDA Zone 4(5)

Bloom Time:  Spring

Bloom Color:  White

Fruit:  Persistent, shiny scarlet red fall berries. While most viburnums set have better fruit set with another variety planted in close proximity, this variety has show good fruit set without cross pollination.

Size:  5-6 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide

Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Best in moist, slightly acidic soil. Will do well in higher pH soils, but does tolerate a wide range of soil. Drought tolerance increases once established.

Pruning: Best if done immediately after flowering. Buds form summer prior to blooms.

Watering: Medium moisture. Established plants have some drought resistance.

Wildlife: Birds & Butterflies

Type: Deciduous

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Uses: Shrub borders, foundations, screens/hedges, woodland gardens, winter gardens.

Breeder:  Selected by Rod Henneke, Henneke Nursery, Milan Indiana

When a -30 degree cold spell killed all the dilatatum seedlings except one, Rod Henneke knew he had something special.  CARDINAL CANDY viburnum has improved hardiness compared to other dilatatum varieties, so northern gardeners can finally enjoy the impressive fruit of this viburnum.

Bright red, persistent berries make for a stunning display in the fall.  Fruiting appears to be strong even without another pollinator in the area.

Tons of creamy white flowers cover the plant in spring (May in Michigan).  The plant itself has a nice, well-branched habit, and fits nicely into the landscape.

Available at better nurseries, garden centers and mail order

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