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SPICE GIRL®

Viburnum - Koreanspice

Viburnum carlesii

'Spiro'

PP#24,251; CBR#5132

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A beautiful floriferous specimen of Spice Girl Koreanspice viburnum in full bloom in spring "} The deep pink flower buds of Spice Girl Koreanspice viburnum Closeup of the white and pink flowers of Spice Girl Koreanspice viburnum Spice Girl Koreanspice viburnum showing its bright red fall foliage against a brilliant blue autumn sky
  • Fragrant
  • Improved color
  • Vigorous
Description

Spice Girl® viburnum offers everything you want in a Koreanspice and more: strong growth, fragrance, and colorful flowers. The spring flowers start out a deep reddish-pink and mature to blush white. A much stronger grower than other V. carlesii.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 7'
Width
6 - 7'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4"

Soil

Though adaptable to most soils aside from those that are very wet, this species prefers moist but well-drained and slightly acidic conditions.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired.

Uses

Specimen plant; foundation plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Shade tolerant, though flowering and fall color is best with a minimum of 4-6 hours of sun each day.

  • Spec Sheet: Spice Girl® Viburnum Spec Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week May 6, 2021
  • Tag: Spice Girl® Viburnum Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Spice Girl® Viburnum Grower Sheet

    • Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Fragrant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Koreanspice, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Fragrant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Koreanspice, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage