Viburnum × burkwoodii

Burkwood viburnum

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2 litre pot

Fragrance lovers, take note: Viburnum × burkwoodii delivers clouds of sweet, spicy-scented blooms just when spring gets going. Its rounded white flower clusters blush pink as they open, offering a burst of scent that stops you in your tracks. With a tidy, semi-evergreen habit and the bonus of late-season berries, this shrub works hard in any garden — especially near paths, patios or entrances where you can enjoy its perfume up close.

Deliciously scented blooms
Spring flowering
Bird-attracting berries
Partial evergreen foliage

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Aspect

Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness

Fully hardy
Flowers

April, May
Soil type

Fertile, well-drained soil

Why we like this plant

If you're after head-turning scent and classic spring beauty, Viburnum × burkwoodii is a sure win. It’s the sort of plant that makes you stop and sniff the air each time you pass. Its rounded white blooms have a soft pink blush and fill the garden with sweet fragrance. It’s tidy, reliable and stylish enough to use as a focal point or blend into mixed planting. Bonus points for berries and light evergreen foliage.

About this plant

Viburnum × burkwoodii is a semi-evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant flowers and year-round presence. In spring, it produces rounded clusters of waxy white blooms flushed with pink, releasing a sweet, spicy scent. These are followed by glossy red fruits that mature to black. With its neat, rounded shape and reliable performance, it’s a beautiful choice for borders, paths, or near seating areas where its scent can be fully enjoyed.
Key features
- Highly fragrant flowers
- White blooms with pink tinge
- Red to black berries
- Semi-evergreen
- Good for hedging or specimen planting

Eventual height and
spread
Height: 200–300cm | Spread: 150–200cm
Growth
habit
Rounded and bushy, with a neat and structured form.
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Position in
the Garden
Near entrances, paths, or seating areas; also good in mixed borders or as a standalone shrub

Planting guide

Choose a sheltered, sunny to part-shade spot. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Mulch annually and water regularly in the first growing season. Avoid pruning too hard – light shaping is best.

Care tips

Deadhead spent flowers and prune lightly after blooming to maintain shape. Mulch in spring and feed if growth slows. Water in dry spells.

Winter care

Generally low maintenance. In colder regions, leaf drop may occur. Mulch in autumn and prune lightly after flowering if shaping is needed.