Viburnum Red Balloon®

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.


Birds Love the Berries
Up, Up and Away! V. Red Balloon® shoots skyward to 8’. It raises the bar with its showy tightly-packed clusters of bright red fruit in late summer and rounded upright habit. Large white flower clusters in late spring are showcased against attractive pleated foliage. Viburnum Red Balloon® has a rounded upright habit. The fruit is appealing to birds and other wildlife. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow. Viburnums are shipped during our spring shipping season only.

Code VIRB

Patent PP24,227 'Redell'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species x rhytidophylloides

Height Tall 6-8'

Spacing Plant 8' apart

Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal, Acidic

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant

Planting Sites

  • Good for Hedge

Viburnum General Information

Viburnum are a diverse group of shrubs used widely in the garden or in foundation plantings. They offer a range of shapes, foliage colors, flower shapes and fruits that are especially desired by birds. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Viburnum Plant Care

Minimal pruning needed. To shape, prune after blooms have faded. Prefers a well-drained soil. Plant in groups for optimum berry production.