Description
Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' standard 80 cm stem height C5 | Bodnant viburnum
Bodnant viburnum standard brings the winter-flowering form of Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' into a raised, upright silhouette. This shrub is trained in standard form, with its flowering growth carried above a stem, so the crown sits distinct from planting at ground level. Pink, scented flowers appear through the colder months, when many garden plants are not in flower. The plant reaches an average mature height of about 250 cm. Its green leaves are deciduous, and it loses them in winter. This means the raised flowering crown, rather than evergreen foliage, provides its main seasonal interest. Fruits are recorded as present, but no details about their appearance are supplied. The plant belongs to the Viburnum genus. In this form, its height and elevated flowering growth give it a different role from a shrub grown at ground level. The standard structure makes the flowers easier to distinguish within a planting, while the winter flowering period brings scent and colour to the garden during the colder part of the year. Its supplied mature height can help you consider its position in a border or as a specimen. No mature width or stem height is specified, so allow for the plant’s eventual presence without relying on an assumed measurement.
Key features of Bodnant viburnum (Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont') in standard form
- The scented pink flowers are a notable feature of this winter viburnum. Flowering is listed from November to March, adding colour and fragrance during the colder months. Severe frost may temporarily interrupt flowering, so the display can pause during very cold spells.
- This standard-form shrub suits a position in sun or partial shade. In a British garden, a sheltered position is a sensible choice where protection from exposure is useful. Its soil should be humus-rich and moist, with good drainage; this is important in a climate where wet conditions can persist.
- The raised crown is carried above a stem, giving the plant an upright silhouette that stands apart from lower planting. Its green leaves are deciduous, and no particular leaf shape is specified. The plant is recorded as attracting pollinators, without a specific pollinator group being identified.
Uses of Bodnant viburnum standard in the garden
- Use this Bodnant viburnum standard as a specimen, in a border or in a pot. In each setting, the raised crown gives the plant a clear vertical presence. Its flowering growth sits above lower planting, making the winter display visually distinct without relying on a particular amount of clearance.
- In a border, the elevated crown can act as a focal point among lower plants. A simple visual pairing with lower planting can help keep the pink flowers in view. No specific companion plants are prescribed, so choose combinations according to the look of your own garden rather than a fixed planting scheme.
- In a pot, this standard-form shrub offers a raised flowering display that can be viewed apart from plants at ground level. Its use in a container is listed in the product data. The same upright structure also makes it a distinct choice as a specimen or within a border.
- The supplied hardiness information gives USDA zone 5, with an approximate temperature range of -23.3°C to -28.9°C. This is a general hardiness guide, not a promise of identical performance in every UK garden. Local conditions can vary, so treat the rating as an indication rather than a guarantee.
The scented pink flowers bring seasonal interest, while the raised crown gives the standard form a distinct silhouette. Together, these features make it a focal point to consider for a border or pot.
