1 / 5Key characteristics
- Family
- Adoxaceae
- Height
- 6 to 12 feet
- Width
- 6 to 10 feet
- Flower color
- Pink buds opening to white flowers
- Foliage color
- Glossy dark green
- Bloom time
- Late autumn to early spring
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Average
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly in early summer to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and butterflies; berries may appeal to birds
Shrubs
Viburnum tinus
Laurustinus
Viburnum tinus is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its year-round appeal and adaptability. It produces dense clusters of tiny, star-shaped flowers that are pink in bud and open to delicate white blooms, usually from late autumn through early spring. This extended blooming period makes it a valuable plant for adding color to the garden during the cooler months. The flowers are lightly scented, adding a subtle fragrance to the winter garden.
Companion plants
Hebe · Flowering quince · Crocus · Matilija poppy · Mallow · Sweet William
Design tip
Build Laurustinus into areas that lose momentum after autumn, using its long flowering season to carry interest through winter. Pink buds, white flowers, and later metallic berries create a succession of details against evergreen foliage when much of the garden is dormant.
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Blooms soft pink lacecap flowers with creamy white veining and greenish centers
Full sun to partial shade
Cotoneaster franchetii
Franchet's Cotoneaster
Blooms white to pink
Full sun to partial shade
Paeonia rockii
Rock Peony
Blooms white, cream, or pale pink with a deep maroon or purple basal flare
Full sun to partial shade