Woody > Viburnum > Viburnum x bodnantense > Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'
Viburnum x bodnantense
'Dawn'
Dawn Bodnant Viburnum
Origin: Wales, UK.
Mike's
Opinion
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Well worth inclusion in the garden for its early-blooming, fragrant pink flowers. This is one of the first of its genus to flower in the spring as it blooms in early April.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
| Genus |
| Viburnum |
| Species |
| x bodnantense |
| Cultivar |
| 'Dawn' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7-10 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1C |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 5 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 41 - 50 |
| Height |
| 3 m |
| Spread |
| 90 - 150 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| This Shrub has shiny, deep green leaves that turn lovely shades of yellows, oranges and reds in autumn. Also, when its leaves fall it develops blooms that turn pale pink when they open. The blooms fade to white at the end of the flowering season. |
| Landscape |
| Used for winter interest, hedging, bordering and specimen planting. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows easily in semi-shade, in average to rich soil. |
| Shape |
| Vase shaped. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Oval shaped leaves with a glossy surface and blooms with a strong flowery scent. |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A. M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Van Dusen Gardens, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagation by cuttings. Collect 2 types of cuttings from the shrub – softwood cuttings during the summer and hardwood cuttings during autumn. |
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