Viburnum 'Secret Village'
A striking Viburnum! Secret Village® has dark green leaves and beautiful, bronze coloured new shoots. Viburnum Secret Village® has a bushy and upright habit and becomes 200 cm high and 100 cm wide. You can enjoy the abundant flowering with white flowers in the winter and spring. The flowers are lightly fragrant. Dark green foliage with bronze new shoots.
'Secret Village' thrives in well-draining, fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. It prefers full sun to partial shade locations, but in hot climates, some afternoon shade is beneficial. This cultivar is hardy and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C to -25°C. Regular watering is essential during the growing season, but established plants can tolerate drought once their root systems are well-established. Pruning is generally not necessary, but can be done after flowering to maintain the desired shape.
To create a captivating garden display, consider pairing Viburnum 'Secret Village' with other plants that offer unique foliage textures, colours, or forms. Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) provides a striking contrast with its upright, copper-coloured fronds, creating a warm and vibrant combination. Pulmonaria (Lungwort) adds a delicate touch with silver-spotted leaves and vibrant blue flowers, complementing the purple new shoots of the viburnum. Bergenia 'Silberlicht' (Elephant's Ears) offers large, silvery-green leaves that add a bold textural element to the planting scheme. Finally, Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Sedge) contributes a cascading habit with its slender, golden-yellow foliage, providing a soft and graceful counterpoint to the upright viburnum.
Common NameLaurustinus
Approx Height (10 yrs.)90-120 cm (36-48")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeWinter to Spring
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Coloured FoliageRed-Purple Foliage
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bird FriendlyBird Friendly
BerriesBerries
Specimen PlantSpecimen Plant
Flower ColourWhite
Plant TypeShrubs