Viburnum × bodnantense, the Bodnant viburnum, is a Group of hybrid flowering plant cultivars of garden origin. They originate in a cross between V. farreri and V. grandiflorum[1] made by Charles Puddle, head gardener to Lord Aberconway at Bodnant Garden, Wales around 1935.[2]
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| Cultivar ‘Dawn’ in flower | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Adoxaceae |
| Genus: | Viburnum |
| Species: | V. × bodnantense
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The most famous selection, 'Dawn',[3] is a substantial deciduous shrub growing to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall by 1.5 m (4.9 ft) broad. In winter and early spring the bare branches are clothed with fragrant pink blooms, and later by narrow, heavily-veined oval leaves. These turn bright red in autumn, and are often accompanied by small globose red fruits. Though hardy down to −20 °C (−4 °F), like all early-flowering shrubs the flowers can be affected by late frost – which in turn affects the production of fruit. This shrub requires a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade, in soil that stays moist.
The cultivars 'Dawn',[3] 'Deben'[4] and 'Charles Lamont'[5] are recipients of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[6]
According to the Plant List, Viburnum × bodnantense is an unresolved name, meaning that it has not yet been accredited as a valid botanical name or synonym.[7]
References edit
- ^ "CaprifoliaceaeViburnum × bodnantense Aberc. ex Stearn". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Viburnum × bodnantense". Classic viburnums. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ a b "RHS Plantfinder - Viburnum × bodnantense 'Dawn'". Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Viburnum × bodnantense 'Deben'". Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Viburnum × bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'". Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 95. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ^ "Viburnum × bodnantense". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
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