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Wabi Sabi viburnum covered in white flowers showing its low spreading habit Closeup of the white lacecap flowers of Wabi Sabi viburnum Wabi Sabi viburnum just about to bloom in a white Proven Winners container The red fruit of Wabi Sabi viburnum
Grower Sheet: WABI-SABI® Viburnum Grower Sheet

WABI-SABI®

Viburnum - Doublefile

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum

'SMNVPTFD'

USPP 29,553; CBRAF

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Wabi Sabi viburnum covered in white flowers showing its low spreading habit Closeup of the white lacecap flowers of Wabi Sabi viburnum Wabi Sabi viburnum just about to bloom in a white Proven Winners container The red fruit of Wabi Sabi viburnum
  • Dwarf habit
  • Unique form
  • Very floriferous
Description

Structural elegance for the landscape.

Wabi-Sabi® viburnum is a landscape-worthy selection with a unique low-growing, strongly horizontal habit. In spring, branches are covered in large lacecap flowers, borne with the striking habit typical of doublefile viburnum. High quality foliage carries it through the rest of the season with grace and charm. Ideal for edging or planting atop brick walls.

USDA Zone 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)

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Exposure Full sun, Part sun

Height 2 - 3'

Width 3 - 4'

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; rock gardens

Growing Tips Does not tolerate clay soils or poor drainage. Requires shade during the hottest part of the day in the warmer parts of its range.

Grower Sheet: WABI-SABI® Viburnum Grower Sheet

Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Dwarf

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

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Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Dwarf

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