This is how the viburnum feels good

The right location and the best soil

Plant your snowball bush in a sunny to partially shaded spot with moist soil. Most varieties feel comfortable there. However, some prefer a rather dry place and do not tolerate waterlogging. It is best to look at the plant label or ask the gardener where your specialty is Snowball feels good.

Water and fertilize the snowball

If the soil is rich in nutrients and well mulched, then your snowball doesn't need any fertilizer at first. You should support potted plants and vigorous viburnum bushes from time to time with a little liquid fertilizer in the irrigation water. Most snowball species, on the other hand, need plenty of water, at least in the growing season and during the Heyday.

Prune the snowball

The sturdy snowball bush tolerates pruning quite well, but does not necessarily depend on it. However, some varieties will shed the bottom if they are never cut. Therefore, you should remove the old shoots of yours about every two to three years

Cut back the snowball bush.

Diseases and pests in the snowball

Occasionally the aphid gives the snowball a hard time. As a preventive measure, watering with a broth will help Field horsetail and also a sunny location. Healthy plants are less likely to be attacked by pests than plants that are already weakened.

The snowball bush in winter

Ideally, the gardener from whom you buy your snowball will inform you about the shrub's tolerance to frost. Because not all types of snowballs are created equal hardy. The laurel snowball can only tolerate little frost, while the common snowball has no problems with it and does not need winter protection.

The most important care tips for the snowball:

• Location: sunny or partially shaded
• Soil: moist
• pour a lot
• fertilize moderately
• prune back every 2 - 3 years
• more or less hardy
• sensitive to lice