Shades of Pink Viburnum is a patented evergreen shrub with bright pink buds that open to blush pink flowers in spring.
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This Viburnum tinus cultivar pairs glossy evergreen leaves with a rare two-tone bloom show — vivid pink buds that soften to pale blush petals as they open.
Buyers often trip over the name and size before planting. Nurseries tag it as Viburnum tinus ‘Lisarose’, sometimes spelled ‘Lisa Rosa’, and mature dimensions vary by source from 2–3 feet up to 6 feet. The breeder, Star Roses & Plants, lists the stable numbers: PP#22816, Zones 7–11, and 4–5 feet tall and wide.
Where Shades Of Pink Viburnum Grows Best
This shrub thrives in USDA Zones 7–11, though one nursery narrows that to 7–9. It handles both full sun and part shade, and the breeder’s page confirms it tolerates drought and heat once established. That flexibility makes it a solid pick for southern borders where summer stress kills fussier plants. Greenleaf Nursery lists it as cold hardy to 0–10°F, matching the Zone 7 boundary.
Morning sun with afternoon shade often produces the best bloom show in hot climates. Full sun works well in cooler parts of its range. The glossy dark green foliage keeps its color through winter, so the shrub carries structure in the garden even when flowers are months away.
When And How It Blooms
Shades of Pink Viburnum flowers from late winter into spring, with one nursery specifying an April–May window. The display starts with clusters of bright pink buds that open to blush pink or light pink blooms — some descriptions note pink and white clusters. The two-tone effect while buds and open flowers share the same branch makes this cultivar stand out from plain white laurustinus.
Monrovia describes it as “bright pink buds open to blush pink flowers.”
Spacing And Planting For A Hedge Or Border
Plant Addicts recommends 24–30 inches apart for dense planting and 36–40 inches in borders for air circulation.
Dig the hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide.
What To Know Before You Buy
Prices vary. Shepherds Supply lists Shades of Pink™ Viburnum at $39.95, but local nurseries often price differently based on container size and regional stock.
Shades Of Pink Viburnum At A Glance
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Viburnum tinus ‘Lisarose’ |
| Patent | PP#22816 |
| Mature size | 4–5 ft. tall x 4–5 ft. wide (up to 6 ft. per some nurseries) |
| USDA zones | 7–11 (some sellers list 7–9) |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Bloom season | Late winter to spring (April–May per one nursery) |
| Flower color | Bright pink buds opening to blush/light pink |
| Special traits | Drought and heat tolerant, evergreen |
References & Sources
- Monrovia. “Shades of Pink™ Laurustinus.” Official plant description confirming cultivar name and bloom colors.
- Star Roses & Plants. “Shades of Pink Viburnum.” Breeder page specifying patent number, size, zones, and drought tolerance.