Anyone have evergreen viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'?

15 years ago

Hi......I'm on the hunt for a couple of nice mid-sized evergreens to flank an oakleaf hydrangea in a long narrow bed (@18' x 4') between my driveway and my house. Mostly shade. I'd like evergreens to offset the bare open structure of the hydrangea in winter. I have ample azalea and boxwood in the yard, so would like to steer clear of adding more. (BTW, I posted this general question in the Shrubs forum.)

I've been getting some great suggestions, including dwarf or compact pieris, rhododendron, osmanthus, and evergreen viburnum. In that last category I've seen enthusiastic mentions of an evergreen viburnum variety "Spring Bouquet" which matures at about 5' by 5'---just about the right size for the space I'm filling.

Does anyone in the Virginia forum have this shrub? (A search didn't yield any threads.) If so, comments about how it has fared in your landscape so far? Is the 5' by 5' accurate? I'm in Charlottesville; the shrub would be in a wind-protected but definitely "mostly shade" spot in a freshly-prepared bed.

Other evergreen shrub suggestions welcomed, too. I'd like something that has a structure that is denser than the hydrangea and has a more vertical than horizontal habit. I don't *need* a flowering option, but it would certainly be welcomed!

Thanks!

Comments (3)

kathicville
Original Author
15 years ago
Hmm, this forum sure is quiet, LOL! I guess we're all in our gardens........In addition to the viburnum tinus "Spring Bouquet" mentioned above, how about viburnum tinus "Spirit"? And pieris japonica "Flaming Silver"?

"Spirit" is also evergreen, but supposedly a little smaller than the other variety. Any experience with either? I've never had viburnum in my garden so am curious about how these two behave in 'real life' in Zone 7.

My neighbors have lots of pieris but not "Flaming Silver" which has slightly variegated leaves and is supposedly in the 5' high range at maturity......Anyone have this one? If so, what do you think of it?

Thanks!
marciab900
15 years ago
I live about 100 miles east of you between Richmond and Williamsburg. I have 5 viburnum tinus........all doing well with a lot of sun. I have laurel otto lukens on the shady side of my house. They are dense, upright and doing very well. We are new to the area and I used a landscape designer to assist me on the appropriate shrubs, trees, etc. Everything she recommended has done remarkably well. I am not sure how large the otto lukens get, but where they are, I am sure not over 5-6 feet. Nice looking dark evergreen shrub. Hope that helps.
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marieisawesome
14 years ago
I have several Spring Bouquet viburnums on the North (shady) side of my house where it is moist and out of the wind. One plant has been severly cut back twice and is about 7'h x 5'w and in partial sun. The others are about 5' x 4' and in more shade. I was told by landscaper and label on plant it would be 5'x5'. After further investigation, I now know it will get as much as 8'-15'H&W when in full sun. I will be moving these plants in the fall.