Viburnum tinus 'Rock 'n' Rolla'

Common name: Rock 'n' Rolla Laurustinus

Description: This compact evergreen viburnum offers year-round appeal with its glossy dark green foliage and exceptionally long flowering season. Pink buds appear in autumn and continue to open throughout winter and into spring, producing clusters of small white flowers with a subtle fragrance. The flowers are followed by dark blue-black berries that are attractive to birds. This cultivar has been selected for its particularly compact habit and reliable flowering performance, making it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as a low hedge.

Other benefits: extremely long flowering season, compact habit, evergreen structure, tolerates coastal conditions, good for hedging

Wildlife attraction: winter nectar source for bees, birds feed on berries, provides evergreen shelter

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.2m x 1.2m

Position: full sun to partial shade; tolerates exposed positions and coastal conditions

Soil pH: adaptable to most soils including chalk and clay

Moisture: moderate water requirements; drought tolerant once established; prefers well-drained soil

Winter hardiness: hardy to -15°C