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Cardinal Candy™

Plant in sun or partial shade

72 - 96

Viburnum dilatatum
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Cardinal Candy™
Viburnum
Viburnum
dilatatum

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$17.95
Container Size: Quart

When a -25 degree cold spell killed all the dilatatum seedlings except one, Indiana's Rod Henneke knew he had something special. CARDINAL CANDY™ has improved hardiness compared to other dilatatum varieties, so northern gardeners can finally enjoy the impressive fruit of this viburnum. Bright red, remarkable and abundant berries make for a stunning display in the fall. Fruiting appears to be strong even without another pollinator in the area. Tons of creamy white flowers cover the plant in spring (May in Michigan). The plant itself has a nice, well-branched habit, and fits nicely into the landscape. Berries are not edible by humans.

Features

White spring flowers produce bright red, persistent fruit. Fruits well even without a pollinator. May be trimmed after flowering (leave flowers for fall berries.) Deer resistant. Fruit attracts birds. Fruit is not edible by humans.
• Attracts Birds
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant *
• Fall Interest
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance
• Winter Interest

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
White
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
72 - 96"; Tall
Spacing:
72 - 84"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Shrub
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Spring
Zones:
Hardy in zones 4 - 7
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Hardy Temp:
-30°F (-34°C)
Exposure:
Plant in sun or partial shade
Water Needs:
Normal to Wet
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes
Extremely cold hardy and great in the landscape. Use in shrub borders, foundation plantings, as screens/hedges, in woodland gardens, and winter gardens.

Patent Information

Cardinal Candy™ Viburnum dilatatum 'Henneke' USPP12,870

Growing Tips

Best in moist, slightly acidic soil but does tolerate a wide range of soil. Best if pruned immediately after flowering. Buds form the summer prior to blooming. Provide medium moisture. Established plants have some drought resistance. Deciduous shrubs. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application. Fruiting appears strong even without a pollinator in the area, but may be increased by planting near another V. dilitatum.

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