ShrubsViburnum opulus
Guelder Rose
The Guelder Rose is a native shrub with broad, flat white flower clusters in May and June, followed by bright red berries in autumn. The foliage turns spectacular orange to red in the fall. The shrub provides food and shelter for birds and is a valuable addition for biodiversity.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Partial shade, Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Height
- 200–400 cm
- Spread
- 200–400 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 3–8
- Family
- Adoxaceae
- Evergreen
- No
- Flower colors
- white
- Wildlife value
- bees, birds
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in partial shade or sun in moist, fertile soil. The shrub also tolerates wetter sites. Apply compost annually at the base. Water during dry spells, especially in the first years after planting.
Pruning tips
Prune immediately after flowering by removing old and crossing branches. Avoid hard pruning — the shrub flowers on one-year-old wood. Remove dead wood in early spring.
Good companions
ShrubsSyringa vulgaris
Common Lilac
The Common Lilac is a beloved spring bloomer with dense, cone-shaped flower clusters in purple or white that release an enchanting fragrance. It flowers in April and May and becomes a highlight of the spring garden. Lilacs can grow quite large and remain faithful for decades.
ShrubsHydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangea
Hydrangea is a popular garden shrub with large, globe-shaped flower heads blooming from June through September. The flowers turn blue in acidic soil and pink in alkaline soil. A sturdy plant that thrives in sheltered spots with partial shade.
ShrubsCornus kousa
Japanese Dogwood
Japanese Dogwood is an elegant large shrub or small tree with striking white bracts that sit like stars on the branches in June and July. In autumn, raspberry-shaped red fruits appear and the foliage turns deep crimson. The horizontal branching pattern gives the tree year-round character.