Viburnum x 'NCVX4' Sweet Talker^® - Vermeerdering verboden!

Sweet Talker^®

Viburnum

Sweet Talker^® is the perfect solution if you want a hedge which stays (semi)evergreen and flowers already late winter. The fragrant pink flowers set Sweet Talker^® apart from other hedging plants at this time of the year. The thick glossy green foliage has purple-burgundy tones that intensify in autumn. Pretty enough to plant as stand-alone !

early flowering
semi-evergreen
heat tolerant

Features

Season of interest:

spring
summer
autumn

Light requirement:

full sun
semi-shade

Height:

160-180 cm

Width:

100-120 cm

Uses:

specimen, hedge, border

Pruning:

prune to shape after flowering

Frost resistance:

-20°C

Soil type:

moist, well-drained soil

Drought tolerance:

medium - high

Plant tips
Care instructions
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1. Look at the label that comes with the plant or search for your plant on our website. Here you can see what light exposure the plant needs. This determines whether you should look for a sunny, semi-shady or shady spot for your plant.

2. Make sure the plant's root ball is moist before you plant it (e.g. immerse it in a bucket of water).

3. Dig a hole the same depth as the pot, but about 2-3 times as wide.

4. Mix the soil that came out of the hole with some mixed garden soil (you can buy this at a garden centre).

5. Scoop the soil at the bottom of the hole a few times to make it nice and airy.

6. Carefully remove the pot from the plant.

7. Loosen the root system. You do this by running your fingers between the roots to loosen them. This is very important and ensures that the plant takes root properly.

8. Place the plant in the centre of the hole with the top of the root ball just above the surface.

9. Fill the hole with the mixed garden soil and press the soil around the plant firmly with your hands.

10. Water the plant.

11. Apply a 5-7 cm layer of mulch (soil litter), but keep the branches or trunk clear.

Watering needs

This plant has an average water requirement. Once the plant is well established in the soil, it can tolerate drier periods.

Note!

Plants in pots always need regular watering. If the pot is in a warm or sunny spot, the plant requires extra water.
Over-watering or prolonged extremely wet soil can cause root rot and thus affect the health of the plant.

Pruning information

This plant does not need pruning. You can remove any dead branches or, if desired, prune the plant into shape after flowering. Pruning is not necessary for optimal growth.

Want to know more about pruning?

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Fertilisation

Preferably add fertiliser for garden plants to the soil during planting. After that, add granulated fertiliser for shrubs once a year, in early spring.

Winter hardiness / frost resistance

In winter, this (semi-)evergreen does not go into complete hibernation like deciduous plants, but its growth does slow down considerably. During this dormant period, they need less water and nutrition, but they are more sensitive to frost and dehydration. Therefore, we recommend covering this plant with old branches and leaves during frost to better protect them from cold and drying out.

Note!

Is the plant in a pot? Then it is more susceptible to frost: put the plant in a sheltered spot and in case of frost you can protect it by covering it, for instance with old branches and/or leaves or with a protective cloth.
Other factors such as soil type, drainage, snow cover, exposure to wind, winter, precipitation (or lack thereof) and temperature fluctuations also affect a plant's winter hardiness.

Inspiration, Winter, Gardening tips

Prepare your garden for winter: 5 tips for a healthy and wildlife-friendly winter garden

November is the perfect month to prepare your garden for winter. With a few smart adjustments, you will not only protect your plants, but also provide a nice shelter for wildlife such as birds, hedgehogs and insects. And plant evergreen and winter flowering shrubs this month, for a garden that brings colour all year round. With these five tips, your garden will stay healthy, colourful and full of life, even in the cold winter months.

For most shrubs, autumn is a good time to plant them. It gives your plant a chance to take root and start growing ‘in line with the seasons’. Early spring is a good alternative.

If you plant it in summer, be aware that the plant is not yet well rooted and therefore needs regular watering, especially during hot & dry periods.

Below you will find detailed instructions on how to plant your shrub.