Viburnum tinus spring bouquet is a shrub that can grow up to 6 feet tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and Cluster of small, white, five-lobed flowers that appear in late winter or early spring. The flowers are followed by dark blue berries. This shrub is native to southern Europe and North Africa.
Related plant:
Viburnum Opulus Compactum
Related plant:
Snowball Viburnum Hedge
About soil condition, Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet' prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils. It tolerates a wide range of soils including clay, sand, and loam as long as the soil is not allowed to dry out. It can also grow in semi-shade or full sun.
Just like other viburnum, the viburnum tinus spring bouquet requires full sun to partial shade. It grows best in an area that receives at least six hours of sunlight per day. However, it can also tolerate some shade, especially in the heat of the summer.
The temperature this spring is perfect for growing viburnum tinus. The days are warm and the nights are cool, which is ideal for this plant. The soil is also moist, which is another condition that viburnum tinus needs for growth.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is around 50%. If the humidity drops below 40%, the leaves may start to turn brown and fall off. If the humidity gets too high, the leaves may start to drop as well.
The fertilizer, this family of plant is known to be heavy feeder. A good rule of thumb is to add 1 cup of fertilizer per plant, per square yard of area around the plant. Be sure to use a fertilizer that has a high phosphorus content, such as a 10-52-10. This will encourage strong root growth.
Pruning is an important part of keeping your viburnum tinus spring bouquet looking its best. The best time to prune is in early spring, before new growth begins. You can prune away any dead or damaged branches, as well as any branches that are crossing or rubbing together. If you need to reduce the size of your plant, you can do so by pruning back the longest branches.
Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be 4-6 inches long and taken from current season's growth. Remove the lower leaves and insert the cuttings into a well-drained propagating mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and place in a warm, bright location out of direct sunlight. Rooting should occur within 4-6 weeks. Once rooted, pot the cuttings up into individual pots and grow on until large enough to plant out in their permanent positions.
Usually, the plant growth rate is about 1 to 2 feet per year. However, under ideal conditions, some plant species have been known to grow 3 feet or more in a year. The size and health of the plant, as well as the amount of sunlight and water it receives, all play a role in its growth rate.
Common problems for this kind of plant are aphids, leaf spot, and sooty mold. These problems are usually caused by too much water or not enough light. Aphids can be controlled by spraying the plant with water or using an insecticide. Leaf spot can be controlled by removing affected leaves and using a fungicide. Sooty mold can be controlled by pruning affected branches and using a fungicide.
Source:
JC Raulston Arboretum - Our Plants - Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'
Viburnum tinus, laurustinus | Trees of Stanford & Environs
Spring Bouquet Laurustinus - Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'
