Carlessii Korean Spice Viburnum

Carlessii Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) is one of the most intensely fragrant shrubs you can grow — a plant that stops people in their tracks every spring when its rounded clusters of pink-budded, white flowers open and release a rich, spicy-sweet perfume that carries across the entire garden. Few shrubs can match it for sheer fragrance impact, and it has been a beloved garden classic for generations because of it.

Beyond the spectacular spring bloom, Carlessii is a well-behaved, rounded deciduous shrub with attractive dark green, textured foliage that turns burgundy-red in fall. It's adaptable, cold-hardy, and easy to grow in a wide range of conditions — a true four-season performer that earns its spot in any mixed border, foundation planting, or cottage garden.

• Mature size: 4–6 ft tall and wide — naturally rounded habit
• Intensely fragrant pink-white flower clusters in spring
• Dark green textured foliage; burgundy-red fall color
• Cold-hardy and adaptable to a range of soils
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Full sun to partial shade — USDA Zones 4–8
• Available in 3 GAL container

Professional installation available within approximately 1.5 hours of Owensboro, Kentucky. Orders are fulfilled on scheduled pickup dates.