• Viburnum davidii
  • Viburnum davidii
  • Viburnum davidii
  • Viburnum davidii
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Viburnum davidii

David viburnum

£11.99
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£11.99

2 litre pot

Tidy, tough, and evergreen – Viburnum davidii is the ultimate low-maintenance shrub for reliable structure in borders or under trees. With glossy, deeply veined leaves, dainty spring flowers, and striking blue berries in autumn (when both sexes are present), it adds quiet beauty and functional ground cover where other plants struggle. Perfect for modern gardens or shaded plots needing a dependable performer.
  • Low-maintenance evergreen
  • Decorative berries
  • Dense, ground-hugging habit
  • Year-round interest

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  • Aspect

    Partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    May, June

  • Soil type

    Fertile, well-drained soil

Viburnum davidii
Viburnum davidii
Viburnum davidii
Viburnum davidii

  • Why we like this plant

    Viburnum davidii is a real gem for those awkward shady spots or the front of borders where you need structure without fuss. Its rich green leaves look great all year, and in spring, delicate white flowers offer a soft lift. When male and female plants are grown nearby, vivid blue berries appear, adding a lovely surprise come autumn. It’s tough, tidy, and incredibly useful.

  • About this plant

    Viburnum davidii is a compact, mound-forming evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green foliage and an attractively domed shape. It produces clusters of small white flowers in late spring, followed by striking metallic blue berries in autumn—especially when male and female plants are grown together. Hardy and low-maintenance, it's excellent for ground cover, underplanting, or adding year-round structure in smaller garden spaces.

  • Key features

    • Evergreen foliage
    • Domed, low-growing habit
    • White spring flowers
    • Showy blue berries (if male and female plants present)
    • Great ground cover or underplanting

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 75–100cm | Spread: 100–150cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Low, domed, and spreading – forms a neat, ground-hugging mound.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Front of borders, ground cover, beneath trees, or low evergreen structure

Planting guide

Plant in well-drained soil enriched with compost. For berries, plant both male and female specimens. Position in partial shade and mulch annually to feed and conserve moisture.

Care tips

Minimal care needed. Water during dry spells in the first season, and mulch annually. No routine pruning required, though tidying is fine after flowering.

Winter care

No special care required. Mulch around the base in autumn to insulate roots and retain moisture.