Viburnum is a flowering shrub that can survive frost, and many varieties are drought tolerant. The flower clusters blossom in many different colors, depending on which type of viburnum you choose.
So, what are the different colors of viburnum flowers? Viburnum flowers can bloom in white, cream/tan, pink, golden yellow, blue, and purple – it all depends on the variety you pick. Most viburnum leaves are green, although some have other hues that will add more color to your landscape.
Some types of viburnum tolerate more cold than others, so check your USDA Hardiness Zone (and the plant variety’s hardiness zones) before you make a decision.
In this article, we’ll look at the various colors of viburnum and some varieties that bloom in those colors.
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What Are The Different Colors Of Viburnum?
Viburnum flowers have lots of different possible colors, including:
- White
- Cream/Tan
- Pink
- Golden yellow
- Blue
- Purple
The leaves are mostly green, but some do have other colors.
Below, we’ll take a look at some viburnum varieties with each flower color listed above. We’ll start with white flowers.
Viburnum With White Flowers
One viburnum variety with white flowers is Viburnum utile (Service Viburnum).
Viburnum utile produces white flowers in spring.
Viburnum utile stands at 4 to 8 feet tall and has a width 4 to 7 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 6a (as cold as -10 degrees Fahrenheit or –23 degrees Celsius).
Viburnum utile is rare and often a “collector’s item”, making it difficult to find.
Viburnum With Cream/Tan Flowers
There are lots of viburnums with cream or tan flowers, but to name just a few, we have:
- Viburnum acerifolium
- Viburnum bracteatum
- Viburnum cassinoides
- Viburnum dilatatum
- Viburnum lantana
You can find out more about each one below.
Viburnum Acerifolium
Viburnum acerifolium (Maple Leaf Viburnum) produces cream, tan, or white flowers in spring to summer.
Viburnum acerifolium stands at 4 to 6 feet tall and has a width of 2 to 6 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4a (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum acerifolium from Direct Native Plants.
Viburnum Bracteatum
Viburnum bracteatum (Bracted Viburnum) produces cream, tan, or white flowers in spring.
Viburnum bracteatum stands at 6 to 10 feet tall and has a width of 6 to 10 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 6a (as cold as -10 degrees Fahrenheit or –23 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum bracteatum from Cold Stream Farm.
Viburnum Cassinoides
Viburnum cassinoides (Blue Haw) produces cream, tan, or white flowers in spring.
Viburnum cassinoides stands at 5 to 10 feet tall and has a width of 5 to 8 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3a (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum cassinoides from Cold Stream Far.
Viburnum Dilatatum
Viburnum dilatatum (Linden Viburnum) produces cream, tan, or white flowers in spring.
Viburnum dilatatum stands at 8 to 15 feet tall and has a width of 6 to 8 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 5a (as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit or –29 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum dilatatum from Broken Arrow Nursery.
Viburnum Lantana
Viburnum lantana (Wayfaringtree Viburnum) produces cream, tan, or white flowers in spring.
Viburnum lantana stands at 10 to 15 feet tall and has a width of 10 to 15 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4a (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum lantana from Oakland Nurseries.
Viburnum With Pink Flowers
There are lots of viburnums with pink flowers, but to name just a few, we have:
- Viburnum carlesii
- Viburnum davidii
- Viburnum prunifolium
- Viburnum suspensum
You can find out more about each one below.
Viburnum Carlesii
Viburnum carlesii (Korean Viburnum) produces pink or white flowers in spring.
Viburnum carlesii stands at 4 to 6 feet tall and has a width of 4 to 6 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 4a (as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit or –34 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum carlesii from White Flower Farm.
Viburnum Davidii
Viburnum davidii (David Viburnum) produces pink, cream/tan, or white flowers in spring.
Viburnum davidii stands at 3 to 5 feet tall and has a width of 3 to 5 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 7b (as cold as 5 degrees Fahrenheit or –15 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum davidii from Tablelands Nurseries.
Viburnum Prunifolium
Viburnum prunifolium (Blackhaw Viburnum) produces pink, cream/tan, or white flowers in spring.
Viburnum prunifolium stands at 12 to 20 feet tall and has a width of 6 to 15 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3a (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum prunifolium from White Flower Farm.
Viburnum Suspensum
Viburnum suspensum (Korean Viburnum) produces pink or white flowers in winter or spring.
Viburnum suspensum stands at 6 to 12 feet tall and has a width of 6 to 10 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 8a (as cold as 10 degrees Fahrenheit or –12 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum suspensum from Jungle Plants.
Viburnum With Golden Yellow Flowers
There are plenty of viburnums with gold or yellow flowers, but to name just a few, we have:
- Viburnum lantanoides
- Viburnum opulus
- Viburnum setigerum
You can find out more about each one below.
Viburnum Lantanoides
Viburnum lantanoides (Moosewood) produces golden yellow or white flowers in summer.
Viburnum lantanoides stands at 3 to 10 feet tall and has a width of 6 to 12 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3a (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum lantanoides from Broken Arrow Nursery.
Viburnum Opulus
Viburnum opulus (Cranberry Bush Viburnum) produces golden yellow or white flowers in spring to summer.
Viburnum opulus stands at 12 to 16 feet tall and has a width of 8 to 15 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 2a (as cold as -50 degrees Fahrenheit or –46 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum opulus from Mr. Maple.
Viburnum Setigerum
Viburnum setigerum (Tea Viburnum) produces golden yellow or white flowers in spring.
Viburnum setigerum stands at 8 to 12 feet tall and has a width of 6 to 8 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 5a (as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit or –29 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum setigerum from Keeping It Green Nursery.
Viburnum With Blue Flowers
One viburnum variety with blue flowers is Viburnum lentago (Nanny Plum).
Viburnum lentago produces blue, black, cream/tan, or white flowers in spring.
Viburnum lentago stands at 15 to 18 feet tall and has a width 8 to 10 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 3a (as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit or –40 degrees Celsius).
You can find Viburnum lentago from Cold Stream Farm.
Viburnum With Purple Flowers
One viburnum variety with purple flowers is Viburnum foetidum (Himalayan Evergreen Viburnum).
Viburnum foetidum produces purple or white flowers in summer.
Viburnum foetidum stands at 4 to 10 feet tall and has a width 4 to 10 feet at maturity.
It is hardy to USDA Zone 7a (as cold as 0 degrees Fahrenheit or -18 degrees Celsius).
Conclusion
Now you have a list of viburnum with lots of flower colors you can use to add color to your landscape. Do your research and pick one that will survive in your USDA Hardiness Zone!
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