Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 1.5m |
1.5m | Min | 1m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Arrowwood 'Dawn' Overview
Viburnum × bodnantense 'Dawn' is a large, deciduous shrub that produces vigorous upright stems that carry dark green leaves. A low maintenance shrub, tolerant of most growing conditions, this plant makes a colourful and scented addition to all gardens. Commonly known as Arrowwood 'Dawn' or the Winter Flowering Vibrunum 'Dawn', it produces clusters of red buds from late autumn through until spring, from which light pink and white flowers appear on bare stems. This plant has earnt a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for its stunning winter display, scent and hardiness.
Common problems with Arrowwood 'Dawn'
Generally pest free but can be affected by leaf spot.
How to harvest Arrowwood 'Dawn'
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Arrowwood 'Dawn'
Cuttings
Take softwood cuttings in summer.
Special features of Arrowwood 'Dawn'
Winter colour
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Arrowwood 'Dawn'
A low maintenance shrub which suits borders of most gardens.
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Sticky, clay soil that is either wet or rock hard? These plant will happily provide colour, texture and structure.
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Traditionally flowering in March, these flowers will be at their best this month.
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