Aronia prunifolia 'Viking' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Bulletpoints
* sweet in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive dark red autumn colouring * wind-resistant, tolerant of soil salt

Leaves
Attractive dark red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Purple chokeberry 'Viking' is an upright-growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.5 m and a width of 1 - 2 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Aronia x prunifolia 'Viking' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

Flower
Aronia x prunifolia 'Viking' forms white flowers arranged in panicles from May.

fruit
The shiny to black, small stone fruits have a sweet flavour. The stone fruits are round and flat. Ripening time from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, cottage garden, bee pasture, fresh consumption, bird food plant, jam

Root
Aronia x prunifolia 'Viking' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.