Spice Baby Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii 'Spice Baby')
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Deciduous Perennial Shrub
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Discover the compact charm of Spice Baby Viburnum, a delightful dwarf variety that bursts with fragrant white flowers in spring. Its lush foliage turns brilliant shades of red and purple in the fall, perfect for small gardens and landscapes! |
Viburnum carlesii 'Spice Baby' is a deciduous shrub that brings a delightful fragrance and vibrant color to the garden. This miniature version of the Korean Spice Viburnum typically grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, with a rounded habit and attractive, dark green, oval-shaped leaves. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, Viburnum carlesii 'Spice Baby' produces clusters of fragrant, pink to rosy-red flower buds that open into clusters of white, slightly fragrant flowers. These flowers are highly attractive to pollinators and add a touch of beauty to the garden landscape. Viburnum carlesii 'Spice Baby' prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a relatively low-maintenance shrub that is tolerant of a variety of conditions, making it a good choice for borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shrubbery plantings. This shrub is also known for its beautiful fall foliage, which turns shades of red and purple before dropping.
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Pros
White flowers Compact Deer-resistant. Fragrant Flower Produces Berries
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
3 - 4 feet
tall. 3 - 4 feet
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Partial Sun - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
Zones |
5a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -20° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Fall interest, Formal Garden, Foundation, Fragrant, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Dried Flowers, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Native to Asia, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Thrillers, Tolerant of Acidic Soil, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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Bloom Period |
April - May
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Flower Color |
Pink
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