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Viburnum, also known as snowballs, is one of the most popular ornamental plants in Germany due to its shape and the numerous species. Many owners are eagerly awaiting the flowering, which can last for several months and always brings joy to your own green oasis. However, not everyone knows when the musk herb plant (bot. Adoxaceae) blooms. Since the individual taxa flower at different times, a direct comparison is particularly interesting.
When does viburnum bloom?
The flowering time of the snowball species differs greatly from one another. The reason for this is the original distribution areas. Of the ten typical species grown here, only the common and the woolly viburnum are native to Central Europe. However, all taxa can be divided into two broad flowering periods:
- Early spring - late summer
- Late autumn - winter
However, these give little information about the actual duration of the individual taxa. However, snowballs are one of the genera that can flower for several months with good care. This is exactly the reason why the plants are so popular. If you want to know when a specific species blooms, check out the list below:
Flowering times by species
Ordinary snowball
(bot.Viburnum opulus)
The common one is the classic among snowballs and can be found in its wild form everywhere in Germany. The flowering period of this species ranges from early May to late August and immediately after the flowers have faded, the plant begins to ripen fruit. The fruits are berries that birds like to eat from the end of November, making the species popular as a bird protection hedge.
Woolly snowball
(bot.Viburnum lantana)
Viburnum lantana is the only other species of snowball that can be found wild in Central Europe. The flowering of the species shows from April to June in umbrella panicles and does not smell really pleasant. For this reason, the plant is not so popular in the garden.
Japanese snowball
(bot.Viburnum plicatum)
With this type you have to pay attention to the individual variety, because not all of them flower for the same length of time. 'Summer Snowflake' shows the flowers of May to September, while 'Mariesii' only from May to June blooms. In any case, the Japanese variety starts flowering from May.
Evergreen Pillow Snowball
(bot. Viburnum davidii)
The evergreen cushion viburnum is a species that blooms very quickly compared to the others. Despite the evergreen foliage, the flowers only appear above the June.
easter snowball
(bot.Viburnum burkwoodii)
With the Easter snowball, as the name suggests, you are betting on a snowball that blooms in spring. The flowers usually open in the second week of April and rich until mid-May and with very good care until June. This makes them ideal as a spring snowball.
Wrinkled Snowball
(bot. Viburnum rhytidophyllum)
Also early in the year, this Chinese species flowers in spring. from April to May the flower of the wrinkled viburnum presents itself in full splendor and then the entire focus is drawn to the leaves.
Fragrant snowball
(bot.Viburnum odoratissimum)
Yes, the fragrant viburnum with its sweet floral scent in the spring of April to June in for ecstatic noses. This taxon is one of the smallest of the genus and grows to a maximum height of 180 cm, but the flowers throughout spring are consistently impressive.
Laurel Snowball
(bot.Viburnum tinus)
The laurel snowball is one of the most well-known types of winter snowballs, which originally comes from the Mediterranean region and can even be found in England. Their flowering inspires over a long period of time early November to late April and then provides opaque green throughout the summer. The species is not very hardy and prefers mild winters.
Bodnant Winter Snowball
(bot. Viburnum bodnantense)
Another species of winter snowball also found by November to April showcasing their flowers. This species is extremely popular as a winter ornamental as it sheds its foliage and the flowers stand alone on the branches in white. This gives them a unique look that immediately draws everyone's attention.
Winter Scented Snowball
(bot. Viburnum farreri)
The last of the bunch is the winter scented snowball, whose numerous flowers smell and bloom throughout the winter. The flowering period is enough for this type of Late October or early November to April and thus joins the category of winter snowballs.
As you can see, with the right planning and enough space in the garden or on the terrace, you can easily enjoy the snowballs all year round. For example, you can use a combination of ordinary, laurel and scented snowball to never do without the numerous flowers. However, you should then pay attention to hardy To choose varieties that have no problem with the cool German winters.
tip: The flowering period of snowballs can be significantly extended if you plant your specimens in a sheltered location. If the plants have enough sun, you can look forward to lavishly blooming snowballs, which will enchant you with their flowers for a long time.