Standard Viburnum Tinus Eve Price 120cm

Viburnum Tinus ‘Eve Price’ (Standard)

Plant Fact File:

• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Common Name: Laurustinus ‘Eve Price’
• Botanical Name: Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’
• Growth Habit: Standard
• Height: 120 centimeters (4 feet)
• Spread: Variable, depending on pruning
• Foliage: Dark green, leathery leaves
• Flower Color: Pink buds opening to white
• Flowering Period: Winter to spring
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining soil
• Uses: Ornamental, specimen planting, containers, borders

Description:

Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ is an evergreen shrub prized for its attractive foliage and abundant clusters of pink buds that open to fragrant white flowers in winter and early spring. As a standard, ‘Eve Price’ is trained to have a single trunk with a rounded canopy of foliage at the top, making it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to the garden landscape. This cultivar typically forms a dense mound of dark green, leathery leaves, providing year-round interest in the garden.

Key Features:

• Standard Growth Habit: ‘Eve Price’ is grown as a standard, meaning it is trained to have a single trunk with a rounded canopy of foliage at the top. This growth habit makes it suitable for use as a specimen plant or focal point in the garden, where it can add vertical interest and visual impact.
• Fragrant Winter Flowers: One of the main attractions of Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ is its profusion of fragrant flowers in winter and early spring. The plant produces clusters of pink buds that open to sweetly scented white flowers, creating a beautiful display against the backdrop of dark green foliage.
• Evergreen Foliage: Like other varieties of Viburnum tinus, ‘Eve Price’ features dark green, leathery leaves that persist throughout the year. The glossy foliage provides a lush backdrop for the fragrant winter flowers and maintains the plant’s ornamental appeal even when not in bloom.
• Versatile Uses: Standard viburnums like ‘Eve Price’ are versatile plants that can be used in various ways in the landscape. They make excellent focal points in the garden, whether planted in the ground or grown in containers. They can also be used to create formal accents or planted en masse for a dramatic effect.
• Low Maintenance: Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ is generally low-maintenance and easy to grow, making it suitable for beginner gardeners. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during dry periods. Pruning may be necessary to maintain the desired shape and size of the plant.
• Winter Interest: ‘Eve Price’ provides valuable winter interest in the garden, thanks to its fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding to its ecological value even in the colder months.