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Viburnum Pragense
Viburnum x Pragense
Viburnum Pragense is prized for its fragrant white blooms, semi-evergreen foliage, and wildlife-friendly berries, making it perfect for privacy screens, hedges, or mixed borders. Its deer-resistant and low-maintenance qualities, along with its ability to thrive in full sun or partial shade, make it a versatile and resilient addition to any landscape.
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Viburnum Pragense (Viburnum x pragense) is an attractive, semi-evergreen shrub that brings year-round beauty to your landscape with its lush foliage and clusters of white, fragrant flowers. Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8, this versatile viburnum grows to a mature height of 8-12 feet and spreads 6-8 feet wide, making it ideal for use as a privacy screen, hedge, or focal point in mixed borders. In late spring, Viburnum Pragense produces fragrant, creamy-white flower clusters that attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies, adding an ecological benefit to your garden.
Prague Viburnum's leathery, dark green leaves remain on the shrub throughout most of the year, giving it a semi-evergreen appearance that provides constant color and texture in the landscape. During the colder months, the leaves may take on a bronzy hue, adding interest even in winter. The shrub also produces small, red berries in the fall, which ripen to black and attract birds to your garden, providing both visual interest and a valuable food source for wildlife. Its adaptable nature allows it to thrive in a variety of soil types and light conditions, from full sun to partial shade.
Viburnum Pragense is low-maintenance and deer-resistant, Making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that offers year-round beauty. This viburnum will thrive in a wide range of garden settings with minimal care, from formal hedges to more naturalized plantings. Whether you're looking for an attractive privacy screen or a shrub that supports local wildlife, Viburnum Pragense is a versatile and reliable addition to any garden.
| Hardiness Zone: | 5-8 |
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| Mature Height: | 8 to 12 feet |
| Mature Width: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Classification: | Broad leaved semi-evergreen shrub, spring flowering |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to partial shade |
| Habit: | Spreading, densely branched |
| Foliage: | Dark green |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Pruning Season: | Prune in late winter, flowers on new wood |
| Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting |
How to Care for Viburnum Pragense
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Viburnum Pragense for years to come!
How Do I Plant Viburnum Pragense?
To plant Viburnum Pragense, select a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and flowering. Start by digging a hole that is twice as wide and just as deep as the shrub's root ball to give the roots plenty of room to spread. Place the viburnum in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface, then backfill with soil, gently firming it around the roots to eliminate air pockets. After planting, water the shrub thoroughly to help establish the roots. If planting multiple Viburnum Pragense shrubs for a hedge or privacy screen, space them 6-8 feet apart to allow for their mature size. Mulching around the base of the shrub helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season, by watering deeply once or twice a week, particularly in dry periods. Once established, Viburnum Pragense becomes more drought-tolerant and requires less frequent watering. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to promote healthy growth, lush foliage, and abundant blooms. With proper planting and care, Viburnum Pragense will thrive, offering year-round beauty with its semi-evergreen leaves, fragrant flowers, and attractive berries.
How Do I Water Viburnum Pragense?
To water Viburnum Pragense, it is important to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during its first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Water deeply once or twice a week, ensuring the water reaches the root zone. Deep watering encourages the roots to grow deeper, making the shrub more resilient to drought in the future. Mulching around the base of the shrub helps retain soil moisture and prevents evaporation, reducing the frequency of watering needed. Be cautious not to overwater, as Viburnum Pragense prefers well-drained soil and waterlogged conditions can lead to root rot. Once Viburnum Pragense is established, it becomes more drought-tolerant and requires less frequent watering. During normal weather conditions, natural rainfall is typically sufficient, but during extended dry periods or hot summers, supplemental watering may be necessary to keep the shrub healthy. Check the soil regularly, and if the top 1-2 inches are dry, it's time to water. Proper watering encourages strong growth, vibrant blooms, and lush semi-evergreen foliage, ensuring that your Viburnum Pragense continues to thrive and adds beauty to your landscape throughout the year.
How Do I Fertilize Viburnum Pragense?
To fertilize Viburnum Pragense, apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring just as new growth begins. A general-purpose fertilizer with a 10-10-10 or 14-14-14 ratio provides essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, promoting healthy foliage, strong root development, and abundant flowering. Spread the fertilizer evenly around the base of the shrub, avoiding direct contact with the trunk, and water thoroughly afterward to help the nutrients absorb into the soil. Fertilizing once a year in early spring is typically enough to support Viburnum Pragense’s growth and health throughout the growing season. For an organic approach, you can top-dress the soil with compost or well-rotted manure in early spring to improve soil structure while slowly releasing nutrients over time. Be cautious not to over-fertilize, as too much nitrogen can result in excessive leafy growth at the expense of blooms. Regular fertilization helps ensure that Viburnum Pragense produces its signature fragrant white blooms and maintains its lush, semi-evergreen foliage throughout the year. Proper fertilization, combined with good watering practices, keeps your shrub healthy and enhances its beauty in the landscape.
How Do I Prune Viburnum Pragense?
To prune Viburnum Pragense, the best time is in late spring or early summer, right after the shrub finishes blooming. Since this viburnum blooms on old wood, pruning after flowering ensures you don't remove next year’s flower buds. Begin by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches to promote the overall health of the shrub. Use sharp, clean pruning shears to make cuts just above a healthy bud or branch. You can also lightly shape the shrub by trimming back the outer growth to maintain its natural form and desired size, ensuring it stays neat without sacrificing its future blooms. For older or overgrown Viburnum Pragense shrubs, thinning out some of the inner branches improves air circulation and light penetration, encouraging better growth and flowering. Avoid heavy pruning, as this may reduce the number of blooms for the next season. Regular light pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and promotes the production of its fragrant white flowers and vibrant berries. With proper pruning, your Viburnum Pragense will maintain its lush, semi-evergreen foliage and offer year-round interest in the landscape.
