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Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont', or Arrowwood 'Charles Lamont', offers fragrant blooms in the middle of winter and colourful foliage in autumn. Hardy and easy to grow, it beautifies the garden all year round.
Description
A horticultural hybrid between Viburnum farreri and Viburnum grandiflorum, Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' belongs to the Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) family. Selected for its abundant winter flowering and intense fragrance.
Adult height: 2 to 3 metres
Adult spread: 2 metres
Habit: Upright, becoming slightly spreading with age
Foliage: Deciduous; bronze when emerging, green in summer, red‑purple in autumn
Flowering period: November to March
Flowers: Fuchsia buds, glossy pale pink tubular flowers, very fragrant and nectar‑rich
Fruits: Very rare on this variety
Hardiness: Excellent, down to –30 °C
Exposure: Soft sun or partial shade
Soil: Ordinary, humus‑rich, fresh but well‑drained
Tolerance: Accepts calcareous soils and polluted atmospheres; very adaptable
Period: Autumn or spring
Preparation: Loosen soil and enrich with mature compost or planting mix
Spacing: 1.50 to 2 metres depending on desired effect
After planting: Regular watering to ensure establishment
At maturity: Hardy; water only during prolonged drought
When: After flowering, in March–April
Advice: Remove spent flowers and thin old branches to improve air circulation
Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer.
Locations: Specimen planting, shrub borders, free or flowering hedges
Recommended plant associations:
Shrubs:
Sensitivities: Very resistant to diseases and pests
Prevention: No treatment needed; prefers well‑drained soil
Plant in fresh, well‑drained soil; provide soft light for optimal flowering and autumn colour; mulch in summer; prune lightly after flowering; enrich soil in spring to support growth.
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