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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

STEADY EDDY®

Viburnum - Doublefile

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum

'NCVP1'

PP#33,899; CBRAF

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Close-up of Steady Eddy viburnum's strong white blooms Steady Eddy viburnum in the garden with white blooms Close-up of Steady Eddy viburnum's small white blooms Steddy Eddy viburnum's white flowers Steady Eddy viburnum blooming in the landscape
  • Strong Bloomer
  • Versatile
  • Attracts pollinators
Description

Simply put, Steady Eddy is the best reblooming viburnum we've ever seen. The show starts in late spring, when it blooms with other doublefile viburnums (V. plicatum var. tomentosum). It takes just a brief rest and comes roaring back with wave after wave of white lacecap blooms throughout the summer - in fact, it's rarely wthout them here in our West Michigan trial gardens. No deadheading required for continuous bloom. Foliage has an appealing, deeply incised texture, and the habit is a landscape-friendly 4-5' tall and wide. Can be cycle-pruned to ship blooming product from spring through fall.

USDA Zone
5-8 (-20°F/-28.8°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4-5'
Width
4-5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils are required.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired. Remove oldest stems periodically to encourage juvenile growth.

Uses

Mixed borders; edging; foundation planting; specimen.

Growing Tips

Benefits from shade during the hottest part of the day in the warmer parts of its range.

  • Benchcard: Steady Eddy™ Viburnum Benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Steady Eddy™ Viburnum spec sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Steady Eddy™ Viburnum Grower Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week August 5, 2021

    • Features: Cut flower, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Reblooming

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

    Features: Cut flower, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Reblooming

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