Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The very name brings to life a dashing, somewhat larger than life hero. Of course ‘Handsome Devil’ is just that. Glossy, evergreen, lanceolate leaves with pure white flowers in the spring, red berries maturing to black in the fall along with scarlet tinged leaves making this plant a ‘Handsome Devil’ a keeper in the garden! And like all viburnums, it is deer resistant so no worries about deer in the garden!
Viburnums are native to North America with little disease and insect problems so no worries about bugs destroying your plant or disease decimating it. With its upright growth ‘Handsome Devil’ is ideal as the vertical element in the back of a large container, a backdrop in a perennial border or use as a screen or a hedge.
Handsome Devil Viburnum Care
Handsome Devil Viburnums are relatively carefree with minimal maintenance. Plant in moist, well-draining soil with full to part sun and the plant will be very happy. Average water is needed and add a slow release fertilizer for acid loving plants in the spring. Pruning Handsome Devil Viburnum is not needed except for broken or crossed branches or if you would like to shape the plant. It is hardy from Zone 7a- 9b making it ideal for our southern climates.
Handsome Devil Viburnum Spacing
Viburnum ‘Handsome Devil’ is tall, dark and handsome so it grows 5-8 ft. tall and 6-7 ft. wide so give it enough room in the garden. If planting a screen or a hedge, space them 6-8 ft. apart on center.
Handsome Devil® Viburnum Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 7 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-7 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Handsome Devil Viburnum
- Botanical Name
- Viburnum x 'Le Bois Marquis' USPP 21,686
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Evergreen
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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