Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Molly Schroeder'

Molly Schroeder Doublefile Viburnum

Family: Adoxaceae
Height: 6 ft to 8 ft
Width: 8 ft to 10 ft
Flower color: Soft pink lacecap flowers with creamy white veining and greenish centers
Foliage color: Deep green serrated leaves with burgundy red fall color
Bloom time: Mid to late spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove older stems
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Butterflies and pollinators attracted to flowers with birds feeding on red berries

About this plant

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Molly Schroeder' produces layered lacecap flowers in soft pink to rosy pink tones in mid to late spring, with showy outer florets surrounding clusters of fertile buds. Oval leaves are deep green with pronounced veining and finely serrated edges that develops burgundy and red tones in autumn. The flowers are arranged along horizontal branches, emphasizing the plant's graceful, tiered structure.

Originating from a species native to Japan and China, this cultivar reflects garden selection focused on pink floral color and architectural branching. It is well suited to woodland borders, foundation plantings, and specimen settings, where its spring flowers and fall color provide seasonal interest.

Companion plants

Manzanita · California lilac · Poppy · Foxtail lily · Oregano · Globe artichoke

Design tip

Build around ‘Molly Schroeder’s’ broad, tiered silhouette rather than treating it as background greenery. Its horizontal branches naturally widen the composition, while rosy-pink lacecap flowers emphasize that architecture and make the shrub feel especially expansive in spring.

Where to see it

This plant can be seen at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.