Viburnum 'Pink Beauty' (Doublefile): Deep Pink Flowers and Red-Purple Fall Foliage

Overview

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Pink Beauty' inherits the signature tiered shape and handsome grayish-brown branches of doublefile viburnum. Spring flowers open white and mature to deep pink in flat clusters above stems. Summer leaves are dark green with furrowed veins. Fall brings reddish-purple foliage and bright red fruit maturing to black.

Growing Conditions

Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Remove vertical watersprouts to maintain elegant horizontal form. Medium moisture.

Care and Maintenance

Take greenwood cuttings in summer. Low maintenance. Nothing serious for problems.

Landscape Uses

• Specimen plant/focal point
• Woodland gardens
• Mixed borders
• Spring and fall interest
• Bird gardens

Key Features

• Tiered horizontal branching
• White-to-deep-pink flower progression
• Red-purple fall foliage
• Red-to-black fruit
• 6-10 feet tall and wide
• Native (China/Japan)