Viburnum Tinus Evergreen Privacy Hedge Plants, Hardy Winter Flowering Garden Shrub, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball
Bring year-round structure and seasonal interest to your garden with this set of three Viburnum Tinus plants. Widely regarded as one of the most reliable evergreen hedging shrubs, Viburnum Tinus (commonly known as Laurustinus) produces clusters of pink-budded flowers that open to white from late autumn through to spring, when few other plants are in bloom. These are followed by small, metallic dark blue-black berries that provide food for garden birds well into summer.
With dense, bushy growth and attractive glossy foliage, Viburnum Tinus is an excellent choice for creating privacy screens, informal hedging, or as a standalone specimen in borders and larger containers. It is a robust, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in a range of conditions and is well suited to the UK climate.
What's Included:
- 3 or 6 x Viburnum Tinus plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot
Key Features:
- Evergreen – retains its attractive dark green foliage all year round
- Winter flowering – clusters of white flowers from pink buds, typically from November to April
- Low maintenance – requires minimal pruning and care once established
- Wildlife friendly – flowers provide nectar for pollinators, berries attract birds
- Versatile – suitable for hedging, screening, borders and container planting
- Hardy – tolerates frost, wind and a range of soil types
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Viburnum tinus
- Common Names: Laurustinus, Viburnum Tinus
- Classification: Evergreen shrub
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: 2–3.5 m × 2–3.5 m
- Growth Habit: Bushy, Dense, Rounded Evergreen Shrub
- Perfect for: Privacy Hedging, Screening, Borders, Containers, Wildlife Gardens
- Flowering Time: Late Autumn to Spring (November–April, clusters of white flowers from pink buds)
- Berrying Season: Late Spring to Summer (small, metallic dark blue-black berries)
- Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Most well-drained soils, tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Birds & Garden Wildlife
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub
- Foliage: Dark Green, Glossy, Oval Leaves
- RHS Hardiness Rating: H5 (hardy to approximately –15 °C)
Planting Tips:
- Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
- Space plants approximately 45–60 cm apart for hedging
- Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape if desired
- Suitable for exposed and sheltered sites, coastal gardens and north-facing positions