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SPICE GIRL®

Viburnum - Koreanspice

Viburnum carlesii

'Spiro'

PP#24,251; CBR#5132

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A floriferous specimen of Spice Girl Koreanspice viburnum in full bloom in spring The deep pink flower buds of Spice Girl Koreanspice viburnum Close-up 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 conventional 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

Adaptable, but prefers moist, well-drained soils.

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