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Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ – Snowball Tree
Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ is a classic deciduous shrub, admired for its spectacular rounded flower heads that resemble large white snowballs in late spring and early summer. The blooms appear in abundance along the branches, creating a bold and elegant display that brings real impact to borders and larger planting schemes.
Reaching around 2.5–4 metres in height with a spread of 2–4 metres, this vigorous shrub develops into a broad, upright plant with handsome lobed green foliage. In autumn, the leaves often turn warm shades of yellow, orange, and red, adding a second season of interest before leaf fall.
The large sterile flower heads open lime-green before maturing to crisp white, gradually softening in tone as the season progresses. Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ is ideal as a feature shrub, for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or planted as part of a flowering screen where its bold blooms can be fully appreciated.
This hardy shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It is easy to grow and dependable once established. Prune after flowering if required to shape the plant or control size, removing any older stems to maintain vigour.
Flowering Period
May: Flower buds begin to swell and open greenish-white
May – June: Peak flowering with large snowball-like blooms covering the shrub
Autumn: Foliage develops warm seasonal colour before leaf fall
With its dramatic flower heads, strong garden presence, and reliable performance, Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ is an excellent low-maintenance shrub for adding classic beauty and seasonal interest to the garden.
Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ – Snowball Tree
Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ is a classic deciduous shrub, admired for its spectacular rounded flower heads that resemble large white snowballs in late spring and early summer. The blooms appear in abundance along the branches, creating a bold and elegant display that brings real impact to borders and larger planting schemes.
Reaching around 2.5–4 metres in height with a spread of 2–4 metres, this vigorous shrub develops into a broad, upright plant with handsome lobed green foliage. In autumn, the leaves often turn warm shades of yellow, orange, and red, adding a second season of interest before leaf fall.
The large sterile flower heads open lime-green before maturing to crisp white, gradually softening in tone as the season progresses. Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ is ideal as a feature shrub, for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or planted as part of a flowering screen where its bold blooms can be fully appreciated.
This hardy shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It is easy to grow and dependable once established. Prune after flowering if required to shape the plant or control size, removing any older stems to maintain vigour.
Flowering Period
May: Flower buds begin to swell and open greenish-white
May – June: Peak flowering with large snowball-like blooms covering the shrub
Autumn: Foliage develops warm seasonal colour before leaf fall
With its dramatic flower heads, strong garden presence, and reliable performance, Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ is an excellent low-maintenance shrub for adding classic beauty and seasonal interest to the garden.