Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Jww5' (Kilimanjaro Sunrise Viburnum)
Botanical Information
| Family | Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | plicatum |
| Forma | tomentosum |
| Cultivar | 'Jww5' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Raised from a seedling of Kilimanjaro ('Jww1') a larger formed plant in the Netherlands. In 2014 it was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society plant of the year at Chelsea. |
Details
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| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright in form. |
| Cultivation | With light pruning it may be shaped into a pyramidal formed plant. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are a dark, rich green turing in autumn to fiery orange and red. |
| Flower Description | White, lace cap-hydrangea flowers layered as is typical with the forms. It has a main spring flowering with a lighter one later in the season. |
| Fruit Description | In late summer the red berries mature to a glossy black. |
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