VIBURNUM tinus 'Eve Price'

Common name: Laurustinus 'Eve Price'

Family: Viburnaceae

Origin: South Eastern Europe and Mediterranean

Description: A pink tinged form of the reliable and easy-to-grow Viburnum tinus. Dark green foliage and long-lasting flowers in flattened heads from December to April. The pink flower buds open to tiny, star- shaped white flowers followed by dark bluish black berries

Uses: Ideal for brightening partly shady areas when little else is in flower, and providing a backdrop for other ornamental or feature plants. Has been the backbone of gardens for many years. It can also be grown as an informal hedge and is shade-tolerant

Climate/Position: Full sun or partial shade. Can be grown in deep shade but will produce less flowers in this situation

Height/Spread: Up to 3m x 3m if not pruned

Soil Requirements: Any moist well drained soil

Pruning: Plants can be left unpruned. If shaping is required then prune after flowering in early summer. Older plants will rejuvenate well if cut back hard in late spring

Special Requirements: Over recent years there has been an increasing problem with the incidence of viburnum Beetle. The larvae (grub) emerge in the spring and can cause considerable leaf damage to the young shoots. Avoiding pruning can help as it reduces the amount of new growth. It is possible to spray in early spring to reduce damage

Additional Interest: Awarded the RHS AGM