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Viburnum x Burkwoodii

Also known as X Osmarea burkwoodii, this high-quality shrub is a hybrid between two equally superb species, O. decorus and O. delavay, long cultivated as specimen shrubs and durable hedging. Their hybrid combines all their best qualities dense foliage and bushy growth, making a solid hedge or screen in less exposed gardens. Its attractive dark colouring is ideal as a background, and the white, pretty, jasmine-like flowers have a sweet fragrance that carries for great distances. Protect from cold north-east winds which can scorch the foliage. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Further Reading
Member's Garden: Karl Flynn's 'Medina'

Click the picture to the left to view a slideshow of images of Karl Flynn's garden at Medina

Bloom 2007

Bloom is Ireland's largest and most spectacular gardening event. Click the photo on the left to see a gallery of photos of Bloom 2007

Garden Visit: Chatsworth

Chatsworth is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, one of Britain's best loved historic estates and the heart beat of the Peak District National Park. Click to the left for the slideshow.

Garden Visit: Mount Usher

Mount Usher is a garden designed in the Robinsonian style. It boasts a huge range of plants from around the globe. Click to the left for a slideshow.

Garden Visit: Botanic Garden's Mexican Event

The Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin hosted a Mexican themed event in Decmeber 2008. Click the image to the left to see a slideshow.

Garden Visit: Warble Bank 2008

Chatsworth is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, one of Britain's best loved historic estates and the heart beat of the Peak District National Park. Click to the left for the slideshow.

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