Guelder Rose Hedging – Viburnum Opulus Roseum

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Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’, known as the Guelder Rose, is a popular deciduous hedging plant in the UK. It is admired for its stunning blooms, brilliant berries, vibrant autumnal colours, and substantial wildlife benefits.

Guelder Rose Hedging – Viburnum Opulus Roseum

Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’, known as the Guelder Rose, is a popular deciduous hedging plant in the UK. It is admired for its stunning blooms, brilliant berries, vibrant autumnal colours, and substantial wildlife benefits.

Description and Characteristics

The Guelder Rose typically grows to a height of 2-4 metres (6.5-13 feet) when used for hedging, but can reach up to 5 metres (16 feet) as a standalone shrub. Its lobed, maple-like leaves are bright green, turning to a stunning reddish-purple in autumn.

This plant boasts a moderate growth rate, gaining about 20-40cm (8-16 inches) per year, and can live up to 50 years, providing decades of interest in the garden.

Flowering, Fruits, and Reproduction

The Guelder Rose is best known for its showy, snowball-like clusters of white flowers, which appear in late spring. These flowers are sterile and attract a host of pollinators.

Following the flowering period, the plant produces bunches of glossy, bright red berries in the autumn. These berries are not typically consumed by humans due to their bitter taste but are adored by birds and other wildlife.

Benefits to Wildlife

The Guelder Rose offers considerable benefits to wildlife. Its flowers attract various pollinators, including bees and butterflies, while the berries are a favourite of birds and mammals. Moreover, the dense foliage offers excellent shelter and nesting sites for birds.

Ideal for British Gardens

The Guelder Rose makes a great addition to British gardens due to its year-round interest, wildlife value, and adaptability. It is suited to a range of soil types and light conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and is hardy enough to withstand the UK’s variable weather conditions.

As a hedge, it forms a dense, attractive barrier, and as a standalone shrub, it makes a beautiful, eye-catching specimen. Its bright autumn colours, combined with the snowball-like blooms and red berries, make it a popular choice for ornamental and wildlife-friendly gardens alike.

Distribution in the UK

While not native to the UK, the Guelder Rose is widely cultivated and can be found throughout the country in gardens, parks, and green spaces.

In summary, the Guelder Rose, with its beautiful blooms, striking berries, autumn colours, and extensive wildlife benefits, is an excellent choice for British garden designs. Whether you’re creating an attractive hedge, a wildlife-friendly garden, or simply want a plant that offers year-round interest, Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ is a splendid choice.

Style

Full Standard, Boxhead, Feathered, Multi Stem, Pleached, Half Standard Pleached, Umbrella, Half Standard, Espalier, Mini Standard, Ball, Cone, Spiral, Cube, Cloud Form, Cube Spiral, Cube Multiball, Cube Ball Cone, Pom-pom, Lollipop, Archway, Twisted Stem, Triple Lollipop, Multiball 2, Multiball 3, Dome, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cylindrical Dome, Twisted Stem, Unique, Bonsai, Instant Hedge, Instant Screen, Hedging Plants, Young Tree, Regular Tree

Root Type

Pot Grown, Rootball, Bare Root

Height

15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 300-350cm, 350-400cm, 400-450cm, 450-500cm, 500-600cm, 600-700cm, 700-800cm, 10-20cm, 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, 70-80cm, 80-90cm, 90-100cm, 100-110cm, 110-120cm, 120-130cm, 130-140cm, 140-150cm

Stem Girth

4-6cm, 6-8cm, 8-10cm, 10-12cm, 12-14cm, 14-16cm, 16-18cm, 18-20cm, 20-22cm, 22-24cm, 24-26cm, 26-28cm, 28-30cm, 30-35cm, 35-40cm, 40-45cm, 45-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, N/A, 20-25cm, 25-30cm

Foliage Type

Deciduous

Origin

Native

Water Requirement

Moderate Watering

Growth Height

Medium Growing

Growth Speed

Moderate Growth

Costal Growing

No

Conifer?

No

Flowering?

Yes

Berries?

0

Toxic?

0

Hard Wood Cutbacks?

0

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STANDARD DELIVERY TYPES

Box/Parcel – Used for plants sized 0-70cm, costs £12. Order £100 worth of plants of that size to qualify for free delivery! Parcel deliveries are always sent for next day delivery unless otherwise specified.

Pallet – Used for plants sized 71-230cm, costs £60. Order £350 worth of plants to qualify for free pallet delivery! We always send our pallets for next day delivery, unless requested otherwise.

Private Van – Used for plants sized 231cm and taller, costs £60. Order £350 worth to get free private van delivery!

In all cases you can request a private van delivery, where your plants are delivered by us. Upon your request we can re-evaluate your delivery fee and let you know of the delivery time.

Please note, for pallet and box deliveries we use third party companies to deliver the goods. Not often, but occasionally some delays may happen due to unforeseen circumstances, which are out of our control. For this reason, we ask you to never book gardeners, contractors, or other industry professionals for the estimated delivery date. Please do not book days off work or cancel other commitments specifically for your plant delivery to avoid disappointment.

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Specialized Delivery

If you have any special requirements regarding your delivery, please add it to your order notes or call us on 01603 327269. Always include any delivery restrictions into your order note so appropriate vehicles and good carriers can be used to deliver your plants.

Please note that we currently are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland due to Brexit rules and regulations.

For more delivery information refer to our terms and conditions here.

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