Spice Girl Koreanspice Viburnum
Best fragrant shrub for enhancing diverse garden landscapes.
The 'Spice Girl' Koreanspice Viburnum is a vigorous grower known for its incredibly fragrant, snowball-like spring flowers. Clusters of pinkish-red buds open to soft pink, then white blooms, filling the air with a spicy-sweet perfume. It also features upright clusters of red berries followed by dark green, suede-like leaves that turn a glorious burgundy wine color in fall. This attractive flowering shrub is ideal for planting near patios, decks, and porches to fully enjoy its captivating fragrance and seasonal beauty. It thrives in moist but well-drained soil and full to mostly sun.
$93.97
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#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+139%
Above average
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
48
/ a-b
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a captivating sensory experience in their outdoor spaces.
- Homeowners desiring a multi-season ornamental shrub for diverse garden designs.
- Busy individuals or novice gardeners wanting a resilient, easy-to-grow plant.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners prioritizing evergreen foliage for year-round privacy or visual density.
- Individuals with challenging soil conditions or limited suitable planting locations.
- Individuals sensitive to strong floral scents or preferring subtle garden aromas.
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
The spicy-sweet perfume creates an unmatched sensory experience for outdoor living.
Seasonal versatility
Provides year-round visual interest from spring blooms to deep burgundy foliage.
Maintenance requirements
A vigorous, low-effort shrub that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Environmental resilience
Highly capable of resisting deer, drought, and common garden diseases.
Growth vigor
Outperforms similar varieties with a robust, reliable, and upright growth habit.
Landscape adaptability
Flexible soil and sun requirements make it easy to place anywhere.
Key Specs
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
4a-8b
Shrub Type
Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity
6-7'
Width at Maturity
6-7'
Suggested Spacing
5-5.5 feet for hedge; 12 feet or more for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form
Upright Rounded Mound
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
Reddish-Pink buds open to Soft Pink flowers that mature to White
Features
- Incredibly fragrant spring flowers with spicy-sweet aroma
- Colorful snowball-like flower clusters opening from pinkish-red buds
- Attractive red berries followed by burgundy wine fall foliage
- Vigorous grower, the strongest of its kind
- Low maintenance and easy to grow
- Drought tolerant once established
- Deer resistant
- Ideal for patios and outdoor living spaces
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the Spice Girl Koreanspice Viburnum upon arrival. Many reviewers highlight the plants' vigorous growth and impressive resilience, thriving beautifully in various garden settings. The vibrant foliage and fragrant blooms are frequently mentioned, exceeding expectations for aesthetic appeal. Gardeners appreciate the plant's consistent performance and ease of establishment, making it a reliable choice for adding beauty and scent to their landscapes. The overall consensus points to a highly satisfying purchase, reflecting excellent value for a premium garden specimen.
Know before you buy
It is exceptionally fragrant. The shrub produces snowball-like clusters of flowers in mid-to-late spring that release a potent, spicy-sweet perfume, making it an excellent choice for planting near patios or windows.
No, it is considered a low-maintenance, vigorous grower. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and generally resistant to deer, disease, and insects, requiring very little intervention to thrive.
It performs best in full to mostly sun. It is quite adaptable and can handle morning sun with afternoon shade or morning shade with afternoon sun.
For a continuous hedge, space your plants 5 to 5.5 feet apart. If you prefer to let the shrubs grow as individual specimens, allow at least 12 feet of space between them.
Yes, it provides multi-seasonal interest. After the spring blooms, it produces red berries, and its dark green foliage transitions to a striking burgundy wine color in the fall.
The Spice Girl Koreanspice Viburnum is hardy in USDA zones 4a through 8b. It is a deciduous shrub that can handle a wide range of temperatures and soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
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