We're offering you a Viburnum Kilimanjaro Sunrise for £24.99, saving you up to 29% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £34.99 (correct as of 01.04.2025).

RHS recognised elegance

Add Award-Winning Beauty to Your Garden

The Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Kilimanjaro Sunrise' is an exceptional deciduous shrub celebrated for its layered, tiered habit and elegant pink-tinged lacecap blooms. As the proud winner of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2015, this variety is recognised for its reliability and stunning seasonal display.

• Blooms: Enjoy delicate pink lacecap flowers from late spring through early summer, followed by clusters of glossy red berries that mature to black in autumn and persist into winter.
• Wildlife Value: The berries attract birds and pollinators, making your garden a haven for wildlife even in colder months.
• Foliage: Deep green leaves provide a lush backdrop in summer, turning vibrant shades of red and purple in autumn.

How to Grow Viburnum Kilimanjaro Sunrise

• Planting Location: Best planted in fertile, well-drained soil. Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Caring Tips: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, it is drought tolerant and low maintenance.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning as this can reduce next year's blooms.
• Mature Size: Typically reaches up to 2.5m (8ft) high and wide, making it ideal for borders or as a specimen shrub.

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Great in mixed borders with hydrangeas, Japanese maples, or underplanted with spring bulbs.
• Adds structure and year-round interest to cottage or wildlife-friendly gardens.

Potted & Ready to Plant

Your plant arrives in a robust 3 litre pot, ready for immediate planting. Decorative pot not included.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Viburnum Kilimanjaro Sunrise?
  The best time is autumn or early spring when the soil is moist and workable.
• How fast does this shrub grow?
  This viburnum grows at a moderate rate, reaching mature size in about 5-7 years.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  Kilimanjaro Sunrise prefers fertile, well-drained soil but adapts well to most garden soils if not waterlogged.