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Lil Ditty® Dwarf Viburnum

Shrub

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  • Valuable dwarf viburnum-great for small spaces!
  • Enjoy lacy white flowers in spring.
  • This native plant is beloved by pollinators.
  • Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 2' tall x 2' wide at maturity. 
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Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
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Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
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Arrives as a Young Plant
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Description

Viburnums are useful for shaded areas and where deer resistance is required, but have usually been too large for some applications. Not anymore! Lil’ Ditty® viburnum (Viburnum cassinoides) from Proven Winners ColorChoice is one of the very few dwarf viburnums on the market. At just 2’ tall and wide, it allows even those with small spaces to enjoy all the beauty of viburnums! This nifty little native shrub has very high quality, glossy foliage that gives it a distinctive, distinguished look in the landscape, even when not in bloom. In early spring, it is covered in foamy white flowers that attract pollinators. Useful as a low hedge or edging or to bring structure to a native plant or perennial garden. You really can’t go wrong with this special viburnum.

Details

Botanical name: Viburnum cassinoides 'SMNVCDD'
Patent #: PP 27,549
Common name: Viburnum, Withe-rod viburnum
Zone: 3-8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 1-2' tall and wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring-Fall
Bloom time: Late spring
Features: Wet soils, space savers, Proven Winners, native, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, pollinator gardens, native plant gardens

How to Grow

Soil: Grow in any moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates occasionally wet areas.
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part-sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Water: Average to moist.
Space: 1 - 2' apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing:  A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: No pruning is required. If you do wish to prune, do so immediately after blooming since viburnums bloom on old wood.
No pollinator is required for berries to form.
Cheerful pink blooms adorn each stem of a viburnum

All About Growing & Caring For Viburnum Shrubs

When it comes to shrubs, it’s hard to find ones adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions while providing ornamental value throughout most of the year, but viburnum does precisely that! Here, we’ll show you how to grow and care for viburnum and answer frequently asked questions about this versatile shrub.

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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:

bush distance

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:

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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.

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