Viburnum Tinus 'Gwenllian' – Evergreen Flowering Hardy Garden Shrub

Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' is a compact, densely branched evergreen shrub prized for its outstanding winter and spring floral display. From late autumn through to early spring, clusters of deep pink buds open to reveal delicate white flowers, providing much-needed colour and interest during the colder months when little else is in bloom. The flowers are followed by attractive dark metallic blue-black berries that persist into summer, offering additional ornamental value and a valuable food source for birds.

With its glossy, dark green foliage and naturally neat habit, 'Gwenllian' is an excellent choice for mixed borders, informal hedging, screening, or as a standalone specimen in a container. This RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) holder is reliable, low-maintenance, and well-suited to a wide range of garden settings.

What's Included:

• 1 x Viburnum Tinus 'Gwenllian' plant supplied in a 19cm (3 Litre) pot

Key Features:

• Evergreen – retains its attractive foliage year-round
• Winter flowering – pink buds opening to white flowers from late autumn to spring
• Ornamental berries – dark blue-black fruits follow the flowers
• Compact, bushy growth habit – ideal for smaller gardens and containers
• Hardy – suitable for most UK gardens
• Low maintenance – requires minimal pruning
• RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) recipient

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian'


• Common Names: Laurustinus 'Gwenllian'


• Classification: Evergreen shrub


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 150–200 cm × 150–200 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Dense Evergreen Shrub


• Perfect For: Borders, Hedging, Screening, Containers, Winter Interest


• Flowering Time: Late Autumn to Spring (pink buds opening to white flowers)


• Berrying Season: Spring into Summer (dark metallic blue-black berries)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered


• Soil: Moist but Well-Drained, Most Soil Types


• Attracts: Bees, Pollinators & Birds


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub


• Foliage: Glossy, Dark Green, Oval Leaves


• Hardiness: RHS H4–H5 (Hardy throughout most of the UK)

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade for the best flowering results.
• Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.
• Mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Prune lightly after flowering, if needed, to maintain shape – no hard pruning required.
• Suitable for most well-drained soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand.

Notes: This listing is for the 'Gwenllian' variety, known for its particularly vibrant pink flower buds and compact growth compared to the standard Viburnum tinus species.