Is Prague viburnum hardy?

Hardy down to -29 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

How far from the house should Prague viburnum be planted?

Plant it at least 1.5 m from buildings. Keep it at least 0.5 m from paving.

How far apart should Prague viburnum be planted?

Planted on its own, it needs 1.5 m between plants. For a hedge, allow 1.5 plants per metre.

How much water does Prague viburnum need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: low.

Prague viburnum

Viburnum × pragense

Prague viburnum (Viburnum × pragense) is a shrub. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: low. Sold in local shops from about €32.

Illustration of Prague viburnum — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A fast-growing, dense evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green, veined leaves; in late May it carries flat heads of creamy white, lightly scented flowers opening from pink buds. It is the hardiest of the evergreen viburnums and takes clipping well, which makes it excellent as a tall hedge, a screen or a backdrop. Give it moist, well-drained soil and shelter from wind: it dislikes prolonged drought, and winter sun and cold wind can scorch the leaves.

Watch out for

In exposed sites winter sun and cold, dry wind scorch the foliage; below about minus 18 to 20 °C the leaves and shoot tips can brown, and in a very hard winter it can be cut back severely, though it regrows from the base. In the hot, dry summers of Central Europe it needs watering, otherwise it wilts and thins out. Bacterial leaf spot, mildew, aphids and scale occur but are rarely serious. It sets little fruit unless another viburnum grows nearby.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 2.5 m × 2.2 m
Hardiness: down to -29 °C
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D May–June, white

Group	Shrub
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	2.5 m × 2.2 m
Ultimate size	2.5–3.7 m × 2.5–3.7 m
Hardiness	down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Acidic
Foliage	Evergreen
Flowering	May–June, white
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Low
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	at least 1.5 m
Distance from paving	at least 0.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	150 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	no data
Typical price	from about €32

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €32

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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Guide on the topic

Fast-growing hedges: how much each grows in a year The fastest hedge plant is the Leyland cypress, growing about 90 cm a year, followed by cherry laurel 'Novita', firethorn and western red cedar at about 50 cm a year, then privet at 40 cm. How long a 180 cm hedge takes to screen depends more on the size of plant you buy: several years from small plants, one or two summers from large ones, but at many times the price per metre. The tables use the current shop prices in your country.