Viburnum
Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' — snowball viburnum — produces round bloom clusters that shift from acid green to pure white over the vase week. Long, strong stems make it a wedding-arch and installation favourite. One of the few pure-green cut flowers, and unmatched for the effect.
| Family | Adoxaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Europe; commercially grown Netherlands, Italy |
| Peak season | April, May, June |
| Availability | March to July |
| Stem length | 50–100 cm |
| Vase life | 5–10 days |
| Colors | green, cream, white |
| Price tier | mid |
Split the woody stem end 2 cm. Strip lower foliage. Deep cool water is fine.
- •Round chartreuse-to-white bloom clusters — architectural
- •Opens from acid green to pure white over the vase week
- •Split woody stems for water uptake
- •Long stems make it a wedding-arch favourite
2 named viburnum cultivars from the Lacy Bird master catalogue — each a distinct commercial variety.
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Botanical reference
- Common name
- Crampbark
- Also known as
- snowball viburnum, guelder rose, Opulus edulis, Opulus glandulosa, Opulus glandulosa globosa, Opulus glandulosa rosea, Opulus lobatofolia, Opulus oxycoccos, Opulus palustris, Opulus rosea, Opulus trilobifolia, Opulus vulgaris
- Distribution
- Albania, Algeria, Altay, Aurland, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Brunlanes, Bulgaria
- Uses
- medicinal plant
Open-data sources: GBIF, Wikidata (CC0/CC BY)
Frequently asked questions
When is Viburnum in season?
Viburnum peaks in April, May, June, and florists can usually source it March to July. Availability shifts by region and greenhouse supply.
How long does Viburnum last in a vase?
Expect 5–10 days with proper conditioning — a clean vase, fresh water every couple of days, flower food, and a cool spot away from ripening fruit and direct heat.
What can I use instead of Viburnum?
Good substitutes for Viburnum include Hydrangea, Lilac. Match on look, colour and season — our substitute finder ranks the closest alternatives.
What does Viburnum symbolise?
Viburnum is associated with grace, prosperity.
How do you care for cut Viburnum?
Round chartreuse-to-white bloom clusters — architectural
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