Viburnum carlesii is one of the most gloriously fragrant shrubs known to man. The dense flower heads, which measure up to 3″ across, produce white flowers from blush pink buds, and the perfume, which is a sweet, rich, spicy vanilla, carries a considerable distance across a lawn or garden. Plant one or two where you take your springtime strolls.

With the possible exception of Rhododendron, no genus offers as many attractive and useful shrubs as Viburnum. Viburnums prefer rich, evenly moist, slightly acid soil and generally flower most abundantly in full sun.