PlantFiles: Doublefile Viburnum, Japanese Snowball Bush
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'

I've had this plant for about 3 years. First 2 years produced moderate blooming at best, however this year it seems to be doing much better. It has been a hot summer, but I have been watering heavily, maybe that's what made the difference.

Four Summer Snowflakes followed me home from Home Depot a few years ago, and as usual, I had no plan for where to plant them. But, in the ground they went. Exactly the wrong place, of course - too close together, too dry. They bloomed all summer each year, but sparsely.

So, this year these 5.5 footers were transplanted. I must keep them watered to see whether they will bloom like the pix posted here - too pretty for words.

Grows well in full-sun in Zone 6. Will flower ALL summer if watering is maintained and temperatures stay reasonably cool.

I just purchased this at Meijer for half price, and after seeing these at Secrest Arboretum, I was thrilled to get it. I've got it in a partly sunny location, but it doesn't get the hot afternoon sun. I know it's a rather slow grower, but I hope it does well, because these are BEAUTIFUL when in bloom!