I first planted viburnums in this location near the hangar where they receive morning sun. They are thriving. Because they are so beautiful and there are so many varieties of viburnum, I have planted more. They are all over my garden. I love viburnums.

I was most fortunate to find Viburnum lantana 'Variegatum' in Asheville, N.C. while touring with fellow gardeners. Native azaleas hybridize themselves in the wild. This one is named Rhododendron Pastel #23; purchased from Woodlanders Nursery in Aiken, S.C., a wonderful source for native plants.
Philadelphus coronarius 'Innocence' is one of the most fragrant forms of Mock Orange. Amorpha fruticosa (Desert False Indigo)has unique flowering spikes in colors of purple and orange.
Passiflora caerula (Passionflower Vine) grows to 30 feet and WOWS all who see it. My first viburnum, Viburnum plicatum tomentosum, was purchased in 2000 when I was introduced to the Raleigh Garden Club Plant Sale.
Soon after the blooms fade on the Doublefile Viburnum, beautiful shiny red berries appear. In the late afternoon, stand with your glass of wine to wait for the fragrant blooms of Moonflower Vine (Ipomoea alba) to open.
Clematis terniflora (Sweet Autumn Clematis) sweetly scents the fall garden.

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