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Sweet Talker® Fragrant Viburnum

Shrub

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  • Deep pink tubular flowers in early spring.
  • Spicy-sweet scent.
  • Perfect for fragrant hedges.
  • Leaves take on burgundy tones in spring and autumn.
  • Zones 7-8, sun/part sun, 10' tall x 5′ wide at maturity.
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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
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Description

Sweet Talker™ viburnum doesn't have to do much to sweet talk its way into our garden. Its pink tubular blooms may be small, but they produce a lovely, spicy-sweet fragrance in early spring. Pair those flowers with its semi-evergreen foliage, and you've got yourself a smashing specimen. Its thick foliage has a waxy look that takes on burgundy tones in spring and autumn. Try planting it as a hedge for a fragrant display that attracts pollinators or leave it on its own; this shrub looks stunning either way!

Details

Botanical name: Viburnum  'NCVX4'
Patent #: PP #33,229
Common name: Fragrant viburnum
Zone: 7 - 8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part-sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 8-10' x  3-5' tall and wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green, turning burgundy in fall
Season of interest: Spring, fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, privacy & screening, fragrant, evergreens, deer resistant
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, pollinator gardens.

How to Grow

Soil: Grow in any average soil with good drainage.
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part-sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Water: Average to moist.
Space: 4' 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. Blooms on old wood
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:

bush distance zigzag

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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