Presentation of the abutilon
Fact sheet : | |
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| Scientific name | Viburnum lantana |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Other name | Lantana viburnum, mancan viburnum, cochene, flexible viburnum |
| Etymology | It seems that its name comes from the Latin word “vieo” which means “to weave”, “to braid”, which may refer to the flexibility of the young branches of this plant, which were commonly used in basketry. |
| Origin | North Africa, Central and Southern Europe, Western Asia |
| Dimensions | Height of 3 m for a width of 2 m when mature |
| Flower color(s) | WhiteBeige |
| Leaf color(s) | Dark greens |
| Appearance of the flowers | Flowers in flattened clusters, with protruding yellow stamens. Flowering is followed by fruiting. |
| Appearance of the leaves | Large, thick, rough oval-shaped leaves with slightly serrated edges. |
| Plant type | Flowering shrub |
| Vegetation | Perennial |
| Foliage in winter | Lapsed |
| Bloom |
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
Jul.
August
Seven.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec. |
| The varieties | ‘Aureum’; ‘Mohican’; ‘Variegatum’, etc. |
Culture sheet: | |
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| Planting |
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
Jul.
August
Seven.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec. |
| Size |
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
Jul.
August
Seven.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec. |
| Growth | Normal |
| Exposure | Sun, Partial shade |
| Ground | Drained, Rich in humus, Rich |
| Humidity | Weak |
| Use | Isolated, Free hedge |
| Multiplication | Semi, Cutting |
| Disease(s) and pest(s) | Aphids, Weevils, Black spots |
What light and exposure are ideal for viburnum lantana?
It is a very accommodating shrub that will adapt to any type of location. If it prefers to be installed in the sun, where its flowering is more generous, or in partial shade, it has few requirements to develop well. You can opt for a location close to your circulation space to enjoy its scent.
What is the ideal temperature for lantana viburnum?
Here again, the lantana viburnum demonstrates a great capacity for adaptation, sinceit supports temperatures down to -30°C. It is therefore possible to cultivate it anywhere in France. Not to mention that it is very resistant to atmospheric pollution, as well as drought.
Watering viburnum lantana
The water needs of this shrub are less: it is enough to water regularly the first year to help it take root well. Subsequently, it will not be necessary to water it as viburnum lantana is able to resist drought.
Ideal atmospheric humidity
This plant needs a happy medium, because it is sensitive to excess humidity, but also to prolonged drought. If it is grown in soil that is not sufficiently drained, for example, you may notice the appearance of powdery mildew, which is manifested by the deposit of a white felt on the leaves.
What types of soil and fertilizer for your flexible viburnum?
Earth
As we have seen, the lantana viburnum is a very accommodating plant and this goes down to the nature of the soil which does not matter to it. However, you will make him happy by offering him soil rich in humusthat is to say humiferous, and well drained.
Fertilizer
As we have just mentioned, it is a shrub that particularly appreciates rich soils. It is therefore possible to carry out a generous addition of compost or leaf mold at the time of its planting. This will allow you to promote its development. You can then renew this contribution year after year if the soil on your land is particularly poor and stony.
Planting lantana viburnum
To plant your lantana viburnum, you can follow the following steps:
- Dig a hole 2 to 3 times the size of the root ball. Meanwhile, soak the root ball in water to rehydrate the roots.
- Install a bed of clay balls or gravel at the bottom of the hole to promote drainage.
- Remove the lantana viburnum from its pot and untangle the roots.
- Install the root ball in the hole.
- Fill the hole with a mixture of soil and compost, then tamp it down. Be careful not to bury the crown of the plant, that is, the base of the plant.
- Carry out copious watering.
It is then advisable to install mulch around the base of the shrub in order to preserve the freshness of the soil.
How to multiply cochene?
If you want to have new lantana viburnum plants, you can make seedlings or take cuttings from young stems in spring.
Making seedlings
The disadvantage of this technique is that its success rate is relatively low. To do this, it is necessary to cold stratify the seeds. This means placing them in a plastic bag containing a mixture of potting soil and sand and placing everything in the drawer of your refrigerator. You then have to wait around 3 months. You can then transplant the seedlings into pots.
Cutting young stems
- Take young shoots measuring 8 to 15 cm from your plant.
- Remove the bottom leaves to leave only 2 at the top of the stem.
- Plant your cuttings in pots filled with a mixture of special cutting soil and sand, 2 thirds for the first and 1 third for the second.
- Finally, water lightly before installing your pots in a mini-greenhouse or under a cover to maintain a warm and humid atmosphere.
Remember to ventilate from time to time to avoid rotting.
After 2 to 3 weeks, new leaves should appear.
How to prune lantana viburnum?
Cottony viburnum is quite simple to prune. Simply remove spent flowers at the end of flowering. This is also a good time to restore a compact, rounded shape to your plant if you wish. Be careful not to prune too severely either so as not to compromise flowering.
Cleaning the plant
It is a plant that requires very little maintenance.. You can simply remove the faded flowers as we mentioned previously. At the same time, this will allow you to reduce the amount of fruits that are slightly toxic. However, they are appreciated by birds who feed on them for a good part of the winter.
Species and varieties of viburnum lantana: there are different species
In addition to viburnum lantana, the Viburnum genus includes many other species which differ mainly in their soil requirements. Here are some examples:
- Viburnum tinus;
- Viburnum davidii;
- Viburnum plicatum;
- etc.
Furthermore, in the Viburnum lantana species, there are several cultivars such as:
- Viburnum lantana ‘Aureum’;
- Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’;
- Viburnum lantana ‘Variegatum’.
The 5 points to remember about viburnum lantana
- Easy to growit will easily find its place in your garden, whether in a free hedge, in a shrub bed, etc.
- He adorns himself with a magnificent white flowering from April to June.
- It only requires low maintenancesince it is enough to carry out one light pruning per year.
- It is very durable and tolerates cold as well as heat and drought. It can thus be cultivated in all regions of France.
- It adapts to all types of soil.