Viburnum ‘Tinus’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Viburnum ‘Tinus’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Viburnum ‘Tinus’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering late autumn to spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen shrub
- Mature size: 2–3.5 m × 2–3.5 m
- Flowering: Late Autumn to Spring (November–April, clusters of white flowers from pink buds)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Birds & Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring year-round structure and seasonal interest to your garden with this set of three Viburnum Tinus plants. Widely regarded as one of the most reliable evergreen hedging shrubs, Viburnum Tinus (commonly known as Laurustinus) produces clusters of pink-budded flowers that open to white from late autumn through to spring, when few other plants are in bloom. These are followed by small, metallic dark blue-black berries that provide food for garden birds well into summer.
With dense, bushy growth and attractive glossy foliage, Viburnum Tinus is an excellent choice for creating privacy screens, informal hedging, or as a standalone specimen in borders and larger containers. It is a robust, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in a range of conditions and is well suited to the UK climate.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Viburnum tinus |
| Mature size | 2–3.5 m × 2–3.5 m |
| Growth habit | Bushy, Dense, Rounded Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Most well-drained soils, tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand |
| Flowering | Late Autumn to Spring (November–April, clusters of white flowers from pink buds) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Birds & Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Privacy Hedging, Screening, Borders, Containers, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
2–3.5 m × 2–3.5 m. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late autumn to spring (november–april, clusters of white flowers from pink buds).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.