Coral viburnum is a fast-growing shrub that grows up to four meters high. It is characterized by spherical flowers of white or slightly pink color. It blooms in summer, but retains its decorative value until autumn, because the leaves remain red and the leaves turn a beautiful golden color. How to care for it?
How to grow viburnum coral in the garden? It is susceptible to aphids. Make a home spray and you will protect it from pests
It can be found in parks and city squares, but is also often planted in home gardens. It will grow best in fertile and moist soil with a slightly acidic or alkaline pH. It will cope in partial shade, but will flower much better in a sunny position.
Coral viburnum Coral viburnum, Photo. Sodininkas.com / Flickr.com, CC BY 2.0
The fruits of this plant are often used in herbal medicine. They contain a lot of vitamin C, saponins and beta-carotene, so they can be used as an addition to preserves, jams or juices. However, it should be remembered that they should be heat treated, because in raw form they are toxic. Viburnums often fall victim to aphids. To protect the plant from , it is worth using protective sprays. However, instead of buying ready-made preparations in a gardening store, you can prepare the mixture at home.
ADVICE! To spray, you need two liters of water and a teaspoon of baking soda. Combine both ingredients and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Mix and spray the plants. Repeat the treatment once a week.
When to plant garden viburnum? You have two dates to choose from
Viburnum can be planted on two dates. It is worth following them, because otherwise there is a high risk that the plant will waste and will not take off. The place for the bush should be weeded and dug. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
- In spring, when there is no more frost outside. Although viburnum is frost-resistant, fresh seedlings may not cope with low temperatures.
- In autumn, viburnum should be planted before the frosts. Preferably around September or October, so that it has time to take root.
Source: Gazeta
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