Viburnum - Mrs. Schiller's Delight
Mrs. Schiller’s Delight Viburnum is a wonderful, compact flowering shrub that is native to Florida and the Southeastern USA. This drought tolerant, Florida-friendly shrub provides a food source and pollen for native wildlife and insects. Mrs. Schillers Viburnum thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade. With its wide adaptability to a range of different environments, Mrs. Schiller’s Viburnum will make a wonderful addition to your garden landscape.
Description &
General Information
Scientific Name: Viburnum obovatum ‘Mrs. Schiller’s Delight’
Common Name(s): Dwarf Walters Viburnum
Native Range: Southeastern United States, Including Florida
Hardiness Zones: 6a – 10b
Mature Height: 2 – 5 ft
Mature Width: 3 – 5 ft
Flower Color & Timing: White / Spring
Plant Traits:
- Dwarf Semi-Evergreen Shrub
- Native Pollinator
- Low Maintenance
- Drought Tolerant
- Heavy bloomer with dense foliage
- Deer Resistant
Cultural Requirements
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Tolerance: Acidic – Sandy to High Organic but well draining
Salt Tolerance: Not salt tolerant
Recommended Spacing: 3 – 6 ft apart
Trimming: Light pruning in fall to maintain shape
Watering: Drought tolerant once established but can thrive with regular irrigation
Fertilizing: Spring & Fall with balanced, granular Tree & Shrub fertilizer
Uses In The Landscape
- Accent Shrub
- Borders
- Small Hedge Rows
- Butterfly / Pollinator Gardens
Pest & Diseases
Keep an eye out for common pests such as aphids, thrips, and mites, as well as black spot fungus. Pests and diseases commonly thrive in areas that are low in light and wet, so be sure to provide a sunny, semi-dry spot in your landscape for Mrs. Schiller’s Delight Viburnum.