Viburnum ‘Tinus’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 7.5L Pot
Viburnum ‘Tinus’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 7.5L Pot
Viburnum ‘Tinus’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering late autumn to spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 7.5L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen shrub
- Flowering: Late Autumn to Spring (clusters of pink-budded white flowers)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 7.5L pot
The detail
Viburnum Tinus, commonly known as Laurustinus, is one of the most popular and reliable evergreen shrubs for UK gardens. Prized for its dense, bushy habit and glossy dark green foliage, it provides year-round structure and interest. From late autumn through to spring, it produces an abundance of flat-topped clusters of small, pink-budded flowers that open to white, followed by striking metallic dark blue-black berries that persist into winter.
This hardy, garden-ready specimen is supplied as a well-established 7.5L root ball, ready to plant directly into borders, hedgerows, or large containers. Viburnum Tinus is an excellent choice for hedging and screening, offering dense, low-maintenance coverage throughout the year. It is also highly valued in wildlife-friendly gardens, providing nectar for pollinators during the cooler months when few other plants are in flower.
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 |
| Growth habit | Bushy, Dense, Rounded Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained – tolerant of most soil types including chalk and clay |
| Flowering | Late Autumn to Spring (clusters of pink-budded white flowers) |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 – Hardy to approximately -10°C |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Hedging, Screening, Borders, Coastal Gardens, Containers |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. 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 (clusters of pink-budded white flowers).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 7.5L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.