How Much Water Do Viburnums Need?

Viburnum does not require a lot of watering except for when it is newly planted or during drought conditions. When newly planted, give the entire root ball

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area a deep soaking. After that, water two times a week or run your sprinklers 20-30 minutes twice a week.

How often do you water viburnum?

When you first plant viburnums, water every 1 or 2 days, whenever the top inch of soil is dry. Hold the hose near the root ball and make sure the root zone is thoroughly soaked at each watering. You'll be able to gradually increase the days between watering as the plants establish roots.

Do viburnums like wet soil?

Most viburnums grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Some viburnums prefer dry soil. Viburnums can be propagated by seed, but the process is labor-intensive.

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