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Viburnum

AdelheidisAdelheidis Posts: 10
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After moving into our new home, lots of work to do on an obviously once lovely garden, we are finding lots of small plants in pots. Am I correct in thinking this is a Viburnum? Thinking of potting it into a statement pot to go on the patio. Thank you.

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  • PerkiPerki Posts: 2,527
    Skimmia , unpredictable / sulks  plant prefers the more shaded areas - acidic soil. 
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I agree with @Perki, it’s not a plant for a statement pot. Best in a shaded border for winter interest.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • AstroAstro Posts: 433
    You may have identified it as a Viburnum tinus,  which would more fulfill your statement plant in a pot objective.
  • AdelheidisAdelheidis Posts: 10
    Thank you for your replies 😊 how can I tell if it’s a skimmia or vibernum tinus? What should I be looking for to identify it?
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    Agree Skimmia sp.

    Viburnum tinus have opposite leaves...see pics below
    In my opinion it is not suitable for a pot being rather large.

    Below are Viburnum tinus and Viburnum tinus French White.


    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • AdelheidisAdelheidis Posts: 10
    Thank you 😊 will leave in its current pot we found it in and then when we’ve had a good sort out of the garden will plant out in a suitable spot 😊
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