- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Height 6-8 Feet Tall
- Spread 6-8 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Partial Sun to Full Sun
Viburnum ‘Red Balloon’ has everything you want from a viburnum. Creamy white spring flowers that butterflies love, beautiful red clusters of berries (like a red balloon) in the fall for the birds, a wonderful texture on the leaves that when in the fall turn to a gorgeous deep burgundy color much like a fine wine! This is a plant that you can grow in almost all parts of the country, from the colder northern climates to the mild southern zones. As the berries ripen in the late fall, they turn to black giving you just one more color in the spectrum for your garden. Consider it a plant for all seasons!
This viburnum is multi-talented in the landscape. It can be the stunning focal point of the garden, use it as a hedge or as the backdrop to your annuals and perennials. Its upright growth habit gives you a vertical design element in your landscape. Put it in a container and watch it add drama to your garden! Since this is a larger plant that grows 6-8 ft. wide and tall, drama is the word of the day.
Red Balloon Viburnum Care
Viburnums are relatively problem free. Insects and diseases don’t seem to bother it and the deer don’t find it delectable. Plus it requires little maintenance other than a slow release acid fertilizer in the spring. Pruning Red Balloon Viburnum is not necessary unless trimming dead or broken branches. This makes it an ideal plant for the busy homeowner.
Just average water is required so no pampering is needed. The soil should be well draining but retain moisture. It is winter hardy and heat tolerant from Zones 4a-8b! ‘Red Balloon’ also tolerates a bit more shade for those lacking an area for full sun. While ‘Red Balloon’ will produce berries for better fruit production plant with either ‘Alleghany’ or ‘Mohican’.
Red Balloon Viburnum Spacing
Planting is easy for ‘Red Balloon’. If using as a screen or a hedge plant it 8-10 feet on center, use it as a focal point in the garden or as backdrop to your perennials.
Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Redell' Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height: 6-8 Feet |
| Spread: 6-8 Feet |
| Spacing: 8-10 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Blooms On: Old Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Redell' USPP 24,227 |
| Common Name: Red Balloon® Viburnum |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- VIBRB
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
