Spice Baby™ Koreanspice Viburnum
Shrub
- Space-saving viburnum!
- Outstanding fragrance in early spring.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 25,872
Common name: Viburnum - Koreanspice
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part-sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 3.5 - 5ft tall and wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green, turning bright red in fall
Season of interest: Spring, fall
Bloom time: Early spring
Features: Proven Winners, low flammability, fragrant, deer resistant
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, pollinator gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Water: Average to moist.
Space: 2' apart.
Fertilizing: Not needed, but if desired you can apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: When planting in a colder zone, choose a location that will not subject it to direct winter wind. Additionally, it benefits from a good 2-3" layer of mulch.
Maintenance & Pruning: Blooms on old wood, so no pruning is required or recommended.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I'm so excited to get my spice baby! Can't wait to plant it. Packaged very well! Very healthy!
Everything arrived as scheduled and in great condition. They are all planted and doing very well.
They came in great condition. I put them all in the ground a couple months ago and they are thriving!
Planted as directed and is doing great!
The plant arrived in God time and in decent condition. It was smaller than I expected and a little beat up looking. So far, it hadn't died and hasn't been eaten by the deer. It hasn't really grown, but I guess that it's growing its roots. I'll have to wait for spring to see if it's going to thrive.
Hello! We are sorry that you were not fully satisfied with your plants. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a guarantee on all our plants. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2024! If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would happily apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee
The plants seem to be adjusting well so far. I'm looking forward to next spring - new growth, some flowers and a beautiful scent.
These plants arrived in great condition and are doing really well in my garden.
Kind of frail. Wish they were more lush, like you show in some of your videos. They are still alive despite their appearance. The jury's still out.......
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you're disappointed in your new plants. As mentioned on our website, we do ship young plants and plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden. Our horticulture experts are always happy to help and we do guarantee all of our plants for 60-days. https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee
Happy Gardening!
You can tell from the packaging and quality of plants that this company really cares about what they do!
I can’t wait for these bushes to bloom. The were delivered in their own container and meticulously packaged to protect them. I can’t wait to buy more plants.
These 3 plants arrived quickly and packaged well. Very healthy and a nice size.
They are all thriving.
Plants arrived in great condition.
Prompt delivery. Plants arrived in good condition.
Healthy plants arrived at my door and took to their new garden home without showing any stress. I will be purchasing again.
Can the baby Korean spice be maintained in a large pot on a balcony?
Yes, you can grow Spice Baby™ Koreanspice Viburnum in a container. The important thing to keep in mind when growing plants in containers is to choose the right size container as the plant grows. We've taken the guesswork out of how to choose the right size container with our blog which you can read here:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/what-size-pots-should-i-use-for-container-plantings/
Has anyone planted a hedge with these? If so, what zone and how far apart did you space them? How long ago?
The Spice Baby™ Koreanspice Viburnum is suitable for zones 4-8 and can be used as a hedge. When planting these viburnums for a hedge, you should space them 2 feet apart.
Can this shrub be trained into a small tree like Korean Spice Cowboy?
The The Spice Baby™ Koreanspice Viburnum is a compact shrub suitable for smaller landscapes that cannot be trained into tree form.
Hi, I live in zone 5b,6a. When is a good time to plant the Temple of bloom plant?
Hello! Spring is a great time for planting! The rule of thumb for spring planting is to get the plants in the ground once the threat of frost has passed and the ground has become workable. If you are not sure when your average last frost is, you can ask a local nursery.
The Korean spice verbernum does it get full blinds in time? Mine is 3 yrs old and only has about 5 flowers in it in Spring. Also do you need to cut back in Fall?
Hi! You should start to see more blooms on your viburnum as it reaches maturity. Since it blooms on old wood there's no need to prune it.