Viburnum 'Charles Lamont'

Viburnum 'Charles Lamont' is one of those rare garden treasures that dares to flower when almost everything else is sleeping. This upright, deciduous shrub sends out richly scented clusters of bright pink, tubular flowers from autumn right through to early spring—just when you need them most. The blooms appear on bare wood, their perfume carried on crisp winter air, while the young bronze leaves wait patiently in the wings for their spring debut before turning a handsome dark green. Standing around 3m tall, Viburnum 'Charles Lamont' has a quietly architectural presence, bringing form, fragrance and colour to the garden at a time of year when both are in short supply.

Best planted in a sunny or lightly shaded spot, Viburnum 'Charles Lamont' is wonderfully unfussy and rewards a little patience with years of reliable beauty. It makes an excellent feature shrub, ideal near a path or seating area where the scent can be fully appreciated, or as part of a mixed border to add winter interest. Its robust nature and long flowering season make it an enduring favourite among gardeners in the know. Recognised for its exceptional performance and garden worthiness, Viburnum 'Charles Lamont' proudly holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit—a true mark of excellence.