In winter it is the bright white flowers and in summer the blood-red berries that make Viburnum tinus a real eye-catcher. Its location tolerance is also convincing. But what about care? Which aspects are crucial?

The evergreen viburnum does not like drought

Does the Mediterranean snowball need winter protection?

Viburnum tinus is considered to be poorly hardy. As a result, this plant is only suitable for mild regions or should only be planted in the bucket and placed inside in winter.

How to protect the plant from the cold:

  • in the bucket: put inside or wrap outside with bubble wrap or jute
  • outdoors: cover with bark mulch or brushwood
  • remove frozen parts after winter
  • Put them outside again from mid/end of April or free them from winter protection

How often should you water this plant?

The soil should be kept moist and not allowed to dry out. A layer of bark mulch in the root area protects the plant from drought. You should also water them for the first few weeks after planting and during prolonged drought and heat. Potted plants should be checked regularly for sufficient moisture!

What is important when fertilizing?

Even if this evergreen viburnum blooms in winter, it should not be fertilized at this time. It would do him more harm than good in winter. Occasionally the plant can be fertilized between March and August. Plants in tubs should be sparingly supplied with a complete fertilizer every 2 weeks.

How and when to prune Viburnum tinus?

Inevitably, it is not necessary to cut this Evergreen Snowball. It keeps its naturally beautiful growth habit all by itself. You should only pull out the scissors if you dislike a few shoots, if they are outdated and do not bloom, are frozen or sick. The best time is in March after flowering.

tips

In the bucket, the Mediterranean snowball tolerates a minimum temperature of -5 °C. Therefore, protect it from frost early on so that it does not freeze to death!

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