Viburnum carlesii-aurora

This makes a good rounded bush. The shape is pleasing at all seasons, especially attractive in spring when the emergent foliage is briefly copppery. Before the flowers open the clusters show as highly ornamental rose coloured buds, so richly coloured that from a distance they looks like flowers. The flowers come from April onwards and are blush pink and carry a pleasing strong clove fragrance. The leaves are a pleasing light to mid-green shade and generally take on red autumnal tints. The plant is valued for its fragrance and worth planting alongside a path or close to the house.